Cost-analysis of Surgical Intraocular Pressure Management in Glaucoma
Conclusions:
Conventional glaucoma surgeries and selective laser trabeculoplasty surgery were the most cost-efficient surgical methods to lower IOP compared with the various minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries options. They may be more appropriate management when cost is an important issue. (Source: Journal of Glaucoma)
Source: Journal of Glaucoma - November 1, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: New Glaucoma Insights: Original Studies Source Type: research
European Glaucoma Society Terminology and Guidelines for Glaucoma, 5th Edition
Br J Ophthalmol. 2021 Jun;105(Suppl 1):1-169. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2021-egsguidelines.ABSTRACTThe only time is now. Every "now" is unique. Responsible persons ask themselves, "How can I act well now?" The answers will differ for every person, because just as every situation is unique, so is every person different from every other person. But surely there must be some algorithm that will assist us in coming to the right answer. Unfortunately, no, for there is no right answer. There is only an answer that is as appropriate as we can conclude at that moment in that situation. No written guidelines can apply appropriately...
Source: The British Journal of Ophthalmology - October 22, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Pregnancy and the eye
Purpose of review
The aim of this study was to summarize common eye changes that may occur during pregnancy, and how pregnancy may affect preexisting eye conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Challenges and complexities surrounding the treatment of these eye conditions during pregnancy are also highlighted.
Recent findings
Refractive changes are common and may persist in the postpartum in patients with keratoconus. Although new medical and surgical glaucoma treatments are available, their safety in pregnancy is unknown. Limited use of topical and systemic glaucoma therapies is recommended, with a...
Source: Current Opinion in Ophthalmology - October 13, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: OCULAR MANIFESTATIONS OF SYSTEMIC DISEASE: Edited by John A. Gonzales Source Type: research
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for Medically Uncontrolled Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma in Korean Eyes
CONCLUSION: SLT is a partially effective and safe procedure for lowering IOP in Korean patients with medically refractory PEXG. Therefore, it can be considered as one of the alternative treatment modalities in patients who are at high risk for conventional filtering surgery.PMID:34634862 | DOI:10.3341/kjo.2021.0086 (Source: Korean Journal of Ophthalmology : KJO)
Source: Korean Journal of Ophthalmology : KJO - October 12, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Jung Hyun Lee Jung Hwa Na Hye Jin Chung Jin Young Choi Mi Jeung Kim Source Type: research
