• F4H5 Alleviates Increased Outflow Resistance Induced by Emulsified Silicone Oil In Vitro

    Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of emulsified silicone oil on trabecular outflow resistance using an in vitro...

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    F4H5 Alleviates Increased Outflow Resistance Induced by Emulsified Silicone Oil In Vitro

    F4H5 Alleviates Increased Outflow Resistance Induced by Emulsified Silicone Oil In Vitro

    Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of emulsified silicone oil on...

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  • The scleral spur

    The scleral spur is a ring-shaped structure, primarily collagen with 5% elastin (1), providing structural integrity to the posterior Schlemm's...

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    The scleral spur

    The scleral spur

    The scleral spur is a ring-shaped structure, primarily collagen with 5% elastin (1), providing...

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  • Neuroprotection in Glaucoma: Investigational, Complementary to IOP-Lowering

    Tip: Neuroprotection in glaucoma is investigational and may be considered only as an adjunct, never a substitute for IOP-lowering care Facts:...

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    Neuroprotection in Glaucoma: Investigational, Complementary to IOP-Lowering

    Neuroprotection in Glaucoma: Investigational, Complementary to IOP-Lowering

    Tip: Neuroprotection in glaucoma is investigational and may be considered only as an adjunct,...

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  • Evaluating High Intraocular Pressure Criteria for Failure in Glaucoma Surgery: Impact on Estimated Success and Visual Field Rates

    Purpose: Review high intraocular pressure (IOP) thresholds used as failure criteria in glaucoma surgical outcome studies, evaluate their impact on...

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    Evaluating High Intraocular Pressure Criteria for Failure in Glaucoma Surgery: Impact on Estimated Success and Visual Field Rates

    Evaluating High Intraocular Pressure Criteria for Failure in Glaucoma Surgery: Impact on Estimated Success and Visual Field Rates

    Purpose: Review high intraocular pressure (IOP) thresholds used as failure criteria in glaucoma...

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  • Gonioscopy is always essential

    Angle closure is defined by iridotrabecular contact of ≥180° (1) and the presence or development of angle closure can change the treatment plan....

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    Gonioscopy is always essential

    Gonioscopy is always essential

    Angle closure is defined by iridotrabecular contact of ≥180° (1) and the presence or development...

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  • Association of Blood Pressure and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Rates of Thinning in Patients with Moderate to Advanced Glaucoma

    Objective: To investigate the influence of baseline blood pressure (BP) on retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) rates of change (RoCs) in glaucoma...

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    Association of Blood Pressure and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Rates of Thinning in Patients with Moderate to Advanced Glaucoma

    Association of Blood Pressure and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Rates of Thinning in Patients with Moderate to Advanced Glaucoma

    Objective: To investigate the influence of baseline blood pressure (BP) on retinal nerve fiber...

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  • Aqueous Humor Antioxidants in Glaucoma: Correlations With Subtypes, Intraocular Pressure, and Medication Use - A Prospective Study

    Purpose: To investigate the correlations between aqueous humor total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and glaucoma subtypes, intraocular pressure (IOP),...

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    Aqueous Humor Antioxidants in Glaucoma: Correlations With Subtypes, Intraocular Pressure, and Medication Use - A Prospective Study

    Aqueous Humor Antioxidants in Glaucoma: Correlations With Subtypes, Intraocular Pressure, and Medication Use - A Prospective Study

    Purpose: To investigate the correlations between aqueous humor total antioxidant capacity (TAC)...

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  • Care Delivery

    SIG Corner Editor: Hana Abouzeid Chair: Anton B. Hommer Co-chair: Gabor Hollo Update on ongoing projects The goal of this SIG is to keep an updated...

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    Care Delivery

    Care Delivery

    SIG Corner Editor: Hana Abouzeid Chair: Anton B. Hommer Co-chair: Gabor Hollo Update on ongoing...

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  • Comparative Study of Early Safety and Effectiveness Outcomes of the PreserFlo MicroShunt with and without an Intraluminal Suture Stent

    Objective: To assess the early safety and effectiveness outcomes of the PreserFlo MicroShunt with and without an intraluminal suture stent. Design:...

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    Comparative Study of Early Safety and Effectiveness Outcomes of the PreserFlo MicroShunt with and without an Intraluminal Suture Stent

    Comparative Study of Early Safety and Effectiveness Outcomes of the PreserFlo MicroShunt with and without an Intraluminal Suture Stent

    Objective: To assess the early safety and effectiveness outcomes of the PreserFlo MicroShunt with...

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  • Iris Crypts Could Reduce the Chance of Angle Closure: A Computational Biomechanics Study Derived From Clinical and Human Iris Data

    Purpose: To investigate the effect of crypts during pupil constriction and dilation on the potential for angle closure by performing finite element...

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    Iris Crypts Could Reduce the Chance of Angle Closure: A Computational Biomechanics Study Derived From Clinical and Human Iris Data

    Iris Crypts Could Reduce the Chance of Angle Closure: A Computational Biomechanics Study Derived From Clinical and Human Iris Data

    Purpose: To investigate the effect of crypts during pupil constriction and dilation on the...

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  • Glaucoma drainage devices - Is the Paul glaucoma implant suitable for children with glaucoma?

    Only a few studies exist on the Paul glaucoma device in children with glaucoma. Compared to Ahmed glaucoma Valve or Baerveldt implant, there is...

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    Glaucoma drainage devices - Is the Paul glaucoma implant suitable for children with glaucoma?

    Glaucoma drainage devices - Is the Paul glaucoma implant suitable for children with glaucoma?

    Only a few studies exist on the Paul glaucoma device in children with glaucoma. Compared to Ahmed...

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  • Comparison of Methods to Deliver Mitomycin C in Trabeculectomy Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Purpose: Compare different methods to deliver Mitomycin C (MMC) in trabeculectomy surgery. Clinical relevance: Knowing the best way to apply MMC...

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    Comparison of Methods to Deliver Mitomycin C in Trabeculectomy Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Comparison of Methods to Deliver Mitomycin C in Trabeculectomy Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Purpose: Compare different methods to deliver Mitomycin C (MMC) in trabeculectomy surgery....

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Factors associated with progression to primary angle closure. A post hoc analysis of the ANA-LIS trial

Clinical paper of the month

Factors associated with progression to primary angle closure. A post hoc analysis of the ANA-LIS trial

Objective: To evaluate baseline anterior segment risk factors associated with progression from PACS to PAC over 5 years. Design, setting,...

September 24, 2026

Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosome miR-146a-5p attenuates TGF-β2-induced transformation of human tenon's capsule fibroblasts by targeting SMAD4

Experimental Paper of the Month

Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosome miR-146a-5p attenuates TGF-β2-induced transformation of human tenon's capsule fibroblasts by targeting SMAD4

Purpose: Conjunctival fibrosis is the major impediment to the success of glaucoma filtration surgery. Exosomes secreted by human adipose-derived...

September 24, 2026

Prediction of structural glaucoma progression from baseline fundus photographs using deep learning: a retrospective multicentre study

NGP Paper

Prediction of structural glaucoma progression from baseline fundus photographs using deep learning: a retrospective multicentre study

Background: Identifying patients with glaucoma who are at risk of rapid disease progression is crucial to preventing vision loss. We aimed to...

September 24, 2026

Look for the structural clues of glaucoma

Tip of the month

Look for the structural clues of glaucoma

Tip: Glaucoma announces itself through a few recurring structural signs: rim notching, an optic disc (papillary border) haemorrhage, an RNFL...

September 24, 2026

Statement from Glaucoma Patients Across Europe on DICOM Adoption

EGS publications

Statement from Glaucoma Patients Across Europe on DICOM Adoption

As representatives of thousands of glaucoma patients across Europe and the UK, we strongly support urgent progress to improve interoperability...

July 23, 2026

Initial aqueous suppressant therapy after glaucoma drainage device implantation: a systematic review

Clinical paper of the month

Initial aqueous suppressant therapy after glaucoma drainage device implantation: a systematic review

Purpose: Aqueous suppressants (AS) are commonly used after glaucoma drainage device (GDD) surgery to limit early rises in intraocular pressure...

July 20, 2026

Conjunctival inflammation can lead to tube exposure after filtrating surgery

Tip of the month

Conjunctival inflammation can lead to tube exposure after filtrating surgery

Tube exposure after glaucoma drainage device surgery is multifactorial; younger age is an established risk factor, while chronic ocular...

July 20, 2026

Spatial decomposition of longitudinal RNFL maps reveals distinct modes of glaucomatous progression with structure–function and genetic signatures

Experimental Paper of the Month

Spatial decomposition of longitudinal RNFL maps reveals distinct modes of glaucomatous progression with structure–function and genetic signatures

Purpose: To determine whether spatial decomposition of longitudinal retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) change maps reveals distinct modes of...

July 20, 2026

Laser trabeculoplasty

Pearl

Laser trabeculoplasty

Effectiveness of laser trabeculoplasty Repeat treatment: If the first complete treatment is effective but the target pressure is not achieved or if...

July 20, 2026

Childhood glaucoma

Pearl

Childhood glaucoma

Life-long follow-up of IOP is mandatory to avoid undetected progression. Orthoptic follow-ups as well as refractive correction are necessary to...

July 20, 2026

Retinomics as a tool for Glaucoma prediction

Experimental Paper of the Month

Retinomics as a tool for Glaucoma prediction

Purpose: To investigate retinomic changes preceding glaucoma onset and explore their predictive value. Design: A population-based, prospective...

June 24, 2026

Effects of optic nerve head structures on retinal nerve fiber layer defects in primary open angle glaucoma eyes: Analyses using retinal optical texture analysis (ROTA)

Clinical paper of the month

Effects of optic nerve head structures on retinal nerve fiber layer defects in primary open angle glaucoma eyes: Analyses using retinal optical texture analysis (ROTA)

Purpose: To elucidate associations between optic nerve head (ONH) structures and the retinal nerve fiber layer optical texture analysis...

June 24, 2026

The future of glaucoma management and policy implications

Pearl

The future of glaucoma management and policy implications

Age-standardised prevalence of blindness and vision impairment [due to glaucoma] has decreased over the last 20 years in Europe. Although this is...

June 24, 2026

Bleb-forming shunts/devices without a plate

Pearl

Bleb-forming shunts/devices without a plate

The appropriate use of antimetabolites is key to the success of bleb-forming devices (MIBS). Although higher doses of Mitomycin C result in better...

June 24, 2026

Timeless Tips to remember -  Consider sources of bias when using OCT angiography

Tip of the month

Timeless Tips to remember - Consider sources of bias when using OCT angiography

OCT angiography (OCTA) has gained great interest in glaucoma diagnosis (1, 2) and follow up(3). However, several conditions and diseases can impact...

June 24, 2026

Longitudinal visual field and quality of life change in the Treatment for Advanced Glaucoma Study

NGP Paper

Longitudinal visual field and quality of life change in the Treatment for Advanced Glaucoma Study

Objectives: Progressive visual field (VF) loss from glaucoma affects patients’ quality of life (QoL). While treatments aim to preserve vision, the...

June 24, 2026

Childhood glaucoma

Pearl

Childhood glaucoma

Congenital glaucoma occurs in about 1 in 12-18,000 births among white Europeans. Incidence can be 5 to 10 times higher if consanguinity of parents...

May 21, 2026

Timeless Tips to remember - In glaucoma patients with anterior uveitis using brimonidine, one must consider `brimonidine-associated uveitis` to avoid misdiagnosis and over-treatment

Tip of the month

Timeless Tips to remember - In glaucoma patients with anterior uveitis using brimonidine, one must consider `brimonidine-associated uveitis` to avoid misdiagnosis and over-treatment

Raised intraocular pressure (IOP) and secondary glaucoma due to underlying uveitis is a well-acknowledged phenomenon (1). The clinician should...

May 21, 2026

NeuProIO: A dual-action solid drug nanoparticle topical formulation for simultaneous intraocular pressure reduction and neuroprotection for glaucoma

Experimental Paper of the Month

NeuProIO: A dual-action solid drug nanoparticle topical formulation for simultaneous intraocular pressure reduction and neuroprotection for glaucoma

Abstract: Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, primarily due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) that damages the retina and...

May 21, 2026

Treatment – General principles

Pearl

Treatment – General principles

The only proven method of preserving visual function is to reduce the intraocular pressure (IOP). EGS Guidelines, 6th Edition, Page 159 Pearls...

May 21, 2026

Long-term Persistent Angle Closure and Anatomic Changes after Laser Iridotomy in Suspected Primary Angle-Closure

Clinical paper of the month

Long-term Persistent Angle Closure and Anatomic Changes after Laser Iridotomy in Suspected Primary Angle-Closure

Purpose: To evaluate the proportion of patients with, and anatomic predictors of, persistent angle closure 5 years after laser peripheral iridotomy...

May 21, 2026

Local toxicity of topical treatment: the role of preservatives

Pearl

Local toxicity of topical treatment: the role of preservatives

Therapeutic options to reduce OSD include preservative-free or BAC-free medication, decreasing the number of eye drops (e.g., by using fixed...

April 22, 2026

Laser peripheral iridotomy

Pearl

Laser peripheral iridotomy

Indications: Angle closure disease: high risk Primary Angle Closure Suspect, Primary Angle Closure [and] Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma; treatment...

April 22, 2026

In Vivo Comparison of Intracameral and Intravitreal Implantation of a Timolol Maleate Miniaturized Injectable Delivery System Device

Experimental Paper of the Month

In Vivo Comparison of Intracameral and Intravitreal Implantation of a Timolol Maleate Miniaturized Injectable Delivery System Device

Purpose: Miniaturized injectable delivery system (MIDS) devices engineered for zero-order release of timolol maleate are evaluated for intracameral...

April 20, 2026

Artificial intelligence-based glaucoma screening in primary care: a cross-sectional study and economic viability analysis of an ongoing trial

Clinical paper of the month

Artificial intelligence-based glaucoma screening in primary care: a cross-sectional study and economic viability analysis of an ongoing trial

Background: Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness and is often undiagnosed. Owing to novel artificial intelligence (AI) technology,...

April 20, 2026