Comparison of netarsudil and latanoprostene bunod as adjuncts to maximum medical therapy in primary open-angle glaucoma: a single-centre retrospective cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: In patients with POAG on MMT, addition of NET was associated with significantly greater magnitude of IOPR and a significantly greater proportion of patients reaching the >10% IOPR threshold compared with exchange of PGA for LB.PMID:35421360 | DOI:10.1016/j.jcjo.2022.03.004 (Source: Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology - April 14, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tyler Bahr Scott Woolf Hayley Favre Corey Waldman Source Type: research
Comparison of netarsudil and latanoprostene bunod as adjuncts to maximum medical therapy in primary open-angle glaucoma: a single-centre retrospective cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: In patients with POAG on MMT, addition of NET was associated with significantly greater magnitude of IOPR and a significantly greater proportion of patients reaching the >10% IOPR threshold compared with exchange of PGA for LB.PMID:35421360 | DOI:10.1016/j.jcjo.2022.03.004 (Source: Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology - April 14, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tyler Bahr Scott Woolf Hayley Favre Corey Waldman Source Type: research
COVID-19 and the Rationale for Primary Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty and Diode Laser Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation in Africa
In this report, we provide an evidence-based discussion exploring the emerging role of lasers in Africa. (Source: Journal of Glaucoma)
Source: Journal of Glaucoma - April 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Advances in Glaucoma: Perspective Source Type: research
Long-term results of micropulse laser trabeculoplasty with 577-nm yellow wavelength in patients with uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma
AbstractOur aim was to evaluate the long-term results of micropulse laser trabeculoplasty (MLT) with 577-nm yellow wavelength in the treatment of glaucoma. We reviewed the medical records of 51 patients (51 eyes) with uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma or pseudoexfoliation glaucoma who underwent 180 ° MLT for the first time. The success of MLT was defined as an IOP reduction of ≥ 20% and IOP < 21 mmHg after treatment. If the number of medications was increased or further laser trabeculoplasty or glaucoma surgery was required after treatment, the case was considered unsuccessful. The mean duration of p...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - March 30, 2022 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Juvenile open angle glaucoma: current diagnosis and management
Purpose of review
The aim of this article is to summarize up-to-date research on the diagnosis and management of juvenile open-angle glaucoma (JOAG).
Recent findings
JOAG can be subclassified into four clinical phenotypes, and faster myopic shift is a risk factor for disease progression. Vessel density is associated with structural damage and worsening visual acuity in JOAG and can be monitored with optical coherence tomography angiography. Genetic studies have revealed molecular causes of JOAG including variants in CPAMD8, MYOC, and CYP1B1. Tube shunt surgeries as well as gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabec...
Source: Current Opinion in Ophthalmology - February 10, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: GLAUCOMA: Edited by Donald L. Budenz Source Type: research
Selective laser trabeculoplasty following failed combined phacoemulsification cataract extraction and excimer laser trabeculotomy can control intraocular pressure for a limited time
ConclusionsIn eyes in which the IOP is no longer controlled following phaco-ELT, SLT could be an option to slow disease progression or prolong time until incisional filtration surgery. However, time to failure after SLT is limited. Thus, close follow-up visits are necessary in order to not delay an incisional surgery. (Source: International Ophthalmology)
Source: International Ophthalmology - February 3, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Efficacy of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty on Circadian Intraocular Pressure Following Trabeculectomy in Advanced Primary Open-angle Glaucoma
Conclusion:
SLT is effective and safe in lowering mdIOP to target IOP in about 50% of eyes after prior incisional glaucoma surgery. (Source: Journal of Glaucoma)
Source: Journal of Glaucoma - February 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Advances in Glaucoma: Original Studies Source Type: research
Facilitators and Barriers to Using Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) as First-Line Treatment for Glaucoma: Physician and Patient Views Gathered during an Exploratory Descriptive Qualitative Study
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Source: Ophthalmic Epidemiology - January 24, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Yize Chen Lynne Lohfeld Di Song Clara Pak Xia Gong Wenzhe Zhou Yuanbo Liang Nathan Congdon Source Type: research
Trends in prescriptions for glaucoma and ocular hypertension in France between 2014 and 2019
CONCLUSION: On the one hand, prescribing practices have evolved over the study period. On the other hand, the number of patients treated has increased faster than the growth of the French population over the same period. These findings are consistent with trends observed in previous studies.PMID:35063295 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfo.2021.05.012 (Source: Journal Francais d Ophtalmologie)
Source: Journal Francais d Ophtalmologie - January 22, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Authors: E O'Shaughnessy J R F énolland J-M Giraud J-P Renard Source Type: research
A Comparative Study of the Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Pneumatic Trabeculoplasty and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for Patients with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension
CONCLUSIONS Both PNT and SLT can reduce the IOP of patients with POAG and OHT. PNT appears to have better short-term treatment efficiency than SLT.PMID:34958655 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.933454 (Source: Medical Science Monitor)
Source: Medical Science Monitor - December 27, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Yanling Song Qiujie Song Yanhui Qin Jinfeng Xu Ping Chen Hong Li Wenjie Han Source Type: research
Correction to: Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) performed by optometrists —enablers and barriers to a shift in service delivery
Eye, Published online: 20 December 2021; doi:10.1038/s41433-021-01865-8Correction to: Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) performed by optometrists —enablers and barriers to a shift in service delivery (Source: Eye)
Source: Eye - December 20, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Evgenia Konstantakopoulou Lee Jones Neil Nathwani Gus Gazzard Source Type: research
Five-Year Long-Term Follow-Up of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Open-Angle Glaucoma
CONCLUSION: SLT seemed to be effective in lowering IOP in the first year in the present cohort, however, the long-term effect is low and additional local therapy or surgical interventions are necessary.PMID:34921359 | DOI:10.1055/a-1668-0145 (Source: Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde)
Source: Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde - December 18, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Christina Gack Robert Laemmer Bettina Hohberger Source Type: research
