Differentiating stages of functional vision loss from glaucoma using the Disc Damage Likelihood Scale and cup:disc ratio
Conclusion
This study indicates that both structural staging systems can differentiate severe/end-stage glaucoma from less severe disease, with a moderate advantage of DDLS over CDR. Clinical examination of the optic disc plays an important role in addition to functional assessment when managing severe/end-stage glaucoma.
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Philippin, H., Matayan, E. N., Knoll, K. M., Macha, E., Mbishi, S., Makupa, A., Matsinhe, C. D., da Gama, I. V., Monjane, M. J., Ncheda, J. A., Mulobuana, F. A. F., Muna, E., Guylene, N. F., Gazzard, G., Marques, A. P., Shah, P., Macleod, D., Makupa, W., Tags: Open access Glaucoma Source Type: research
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