• 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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  • 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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  • Optic Disc Microvasculature Reduction and Visual Field Progression in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

    Purpose: To investigate the relationship between optic disc vessel density (ODVD) reduction and visual field (VF) progression in primary open-angle...

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    Optic Disc Microvasculature Reduction and Visual Field Progression in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

    Optic Disc Microvasculature Reduction and Visual Field Progression in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

    Purpose: To investigate the relationship between optic disc vessel density (ODVD) reduction and...

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  • Consider cotton wool spots as potential triggers for (non-glaucomatous) nerve fibre bundle defects

    It may be tempting to make a glaucoma diagnosis in the presence of a nerve fibre bundle defect with or without visual field defect when located in...

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    Consider cotton wool spots as potential triggers for (non-glaucomatous) nerve fibre bundle defects

    Consider cotton wool spots as potential triggers for (non-glaucomatous) nerve fibre bundle defects

    It may be tempting to make a glaucoma diagnosis in the presence of a nerve fibre bundle defect...

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  • Risk Score Predicting Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Patients With Vascular Predisposition

    Purpose: We tested the hypothesis that a questionnaire-based risk score predicts the prevalence of patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)...

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    Risk Score Predicting Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Patients With Vascular Predisposition

    Risk Score Predicting Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Patients With Vascular Predisposition

    Purpose: We tested the hypothesis that a questionnaire-based risk score predicts the prevalence...

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  • Not every ring scotoma is due to glaucoma

    In advanced stages of glaucoma, patients may present with an annular scotoma, also known as ring scotoma, where the retinal sensitivity is...

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    Not every ring scotoma is due to glaucoma

    Not every ring scotoma is due to glaucoma

    In advanced stages of glaucoma, patients may present with an annular scotoma, also known as ring...

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  • Relationship between Blood Pressure and Rates of Glaucomatous Visual Field Progression

    Purpose: To examine the relationship between systemic arterial blood pressure (BP) and the rate of change in standard automated perimetry (SAP) in...

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    Relationship between Blood Pressure and Rates of Glaucomatous Visual Field Progression

    Relationship between Blood Pressure and Rates of Glaucomatous Visual Field Progression

    Purpose: To examine the relationship between systemic arterial blood pressure (BP) and the rate...

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  • Comparison of Outcomes of Deep Sclerectomy, Canaloplasty, and Viscocanaloplasty: A Multi-Centred Study

    Prcis: Deep sclerectomy (DS) and canaloplasty provide better intraocular pressure (IOP) control than viscocanalostomy. DS required less glaucoma...

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    Comparison of Outcomes of Deep Sclerectomy, Canaloplasty, and Viscocanaloplasty: A Multi-Centred Study

    Comparison of Outcomes of Deep Sclerectomy, Canaloplasty, and Viscocanaloplasty: A Multi-Centred Study

    Prcis: Deep sclerectomy (DS) and canaloplasty provide better intraocular pressure (IOP) control...

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  • Macular Oxygen Saturation in Glaucoma Using Retinal Oximetry of Visible Light Optical Coherence Tomography: A Pilot Study

    Purpose: A cross-sectional pilot study to compare macular oxygen saturation (sO2) and associated clinical measurements between normal and glaucoma...

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    Macular Oxygen Saturation in Glaucoma Using Retinal Oximetry of Visible Light Optical Coherence Tomography: A Pilot Study

    Macular Oxygen Saturation in Glaucoma Using Retinal Oximetry of Visible Light Optical Coherence Tomography: A Pilot Study

    Purpose: A cross-sectional pilot study to compare macular oxygen saturation (sO2) and associated...

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When performing a laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) for primary angle closure the position of the iridotomy in relation to the eyelid should always be considered

Tip of the month

When performing a laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) for primary angle closure the position of the iridotomy in relation to the eyelid should always be considered

The Science behind the Tip (1,2,3) The incidence of reported dysphotopsias after an LPI varies from 2% to 11% with linear dysphotopsia and...

July 31, 2019

Avoid the use of monocular prostaglandin analogue medication

Tip of the month

Avoid the use of monocular prostaglandin analogue medication

The Science behind the Tip Where glaucoma predominantly affects one eye, monocular therapy may be used. Prostaglandin analogues are widely used as...

July 31, 2019

Effect of trabeculectomy on corneal endothelial cell loss

Clinical paper of the month

Effect of trabeculectomy on corneal endothelial cell loss

Author(s): Hirooka K (1), Nitta E (2), Ukegawa K (2), Sato S (2), Kiuchi Y (3) 1 Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima,...

July 31, 2019

Potential role of P2X7 receptor in neurodegenerative processes in a murine model of glaucoma

Experimental Paper of the Month

Potential role of P2X7 receptor in neurodegenerative processes in a murine model of glaucoma

Author(s): Pérez de Lara MJ (1), Avilés-Trigueros M (2), Guzmán-Aránguez A (1), Valiente-Soriano FJ (2), de la Villa P (3), Vidal-Sanz M (4),...

July 31, 2019

Adherence to glaucoma medication

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Adherence to glaucoma medication

Pearls Manager: Andrew Tatham Obstacles to glaucoma medication adherence include; 1) situational and environmental factors such as major life...

July 30, 2019

Surgery SIG

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Surgery SIG

SIG Corner Editor: João Barbosa Breda Chair: Julián Garcia-Feijoo Co-chair: Keith Barton 1. Ongoing projects SURGERY REGISTRY The European Glaucoma...

July 26, 2019

Prevalence of Treatment With Glaucoma Medication in Scotland, 2010-2017

NGP Paper

Prevalence of Treatment With Glaucoma Medication in Scotland, 2010-2017

Author(s): Alan P Rotchford (1), John Hughes (2), Pankaj Kumar Agarwal (3), Andrew J Tatham (3) Ophthalmology, Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology,...

July 20, 2019

A glaucoma patient who progresses despite presumed good adherence might be using inadequate or insufficient technique when applying the anti-glaucomatous eye drops

Tip of the month

A glaucoma patient who progresses despite presumed good adherence might be using inadequate or insufficient technique when applying the anti-glaucomatous eye drops

The Science behind the Tip It is well known that if poor technique is used when a drop is applied to the eye it does not reach its target. This can...

June 30, 2019

Risk factors for disease progression in low-teens normal-tension glaucoma

Clinical paper of the month

Risk factors for disease progression in low-teens normal-tension glaucoma

Author(s): Baek SU (1,2), Ha A (3,4), Kim DW (5,6), Jeoung JW (3,4), Park KH (3,4), Kim YK (7,4) 1 Department of Ophthalmology, Hallym University...

June 30, 2019

Impact of Posterior Sclera on Glaucoma Progression in Treated Myopic Normal-Tension Glaucoma Using Reconstructed Optical Coherence Tomographic Images

Experimental Paper of the Month

Impact of Posterior Sclera on Glaucoma Progression in Treated Myopic Normal-Tension Glaucoma Using Reconstructed Optical Coherence Tomographic Images

Author(s): Kim YC (1), Koo YH (2), Jung KI (3), Park CK (3) 1 Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The...

June 30, 2019

Glaucoma due to corticosteroids

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Glaucoma due to corticosteroids

Pearls Manager: Andrew Tatham Topical, intravitreal or systemic corticosteroids can induce acute or chronic intraocular pressure elevation. Risk...

June 30, 2019

Neuroprotection SIG

SIG Corner

Neuroprotection SIG

SIG Corner Editor: João Barbosa Breda Chair: Francesca Cordeiro Co-chair: Miriam Kolko 1. Goals of the SIG SIG neuroprotection forms the basis of...

June 27, 2019

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) can be considered as the first treatment for newly diagnosed patients with ocular hypertension and mild to moderate primary open angle glaucoma

Tip of the month

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) can be considered as the first treatment for newly diagnosed patients with ocular hypertension and mild to moderate primary open angle glaucoma

The Science behind the Tip The LiGHT trial compared two treatment pathways for treatment naïve ocular hypertension and mild to moderate glaucoma....

May 31, 2019

Exogenous influences on intraocular pressure

Clinical paper of the month

Exogenous influences on intraocular pressure

Author(s): Kim YW (1), Park KH (2) 1 Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea. 2 Ophthalmology, Seoul National...

May 31, 2019

Rapamycin Removes Damaged Mitochondria and Protects Human Trabecular Meshwork (TM-1) Cells from Chronic Oxidative Stress

Experimental Paper of the Month

Rapamycin Removes Damaged Mitochondria and Protects Human Trabecular Meshwork (TM-1) Cells from Chronic Oxidative Stress

Author(s): He JN (1,2), Zhang SD (3), Qu Y (2), Wang HL (2), Tham CC (1), Pang CP (1), Chu WK (4) 1 Department of Ophthalmology and Visual...

May 31, 2019

Angle Closure SIG

SIG Corner

Angle Closure SIG

SIG Corner Editor: João Barbosa Breda Chair: John Thygesen Co-chair: Gus Gazzard 1. Goals and Activities of the SIG The Angle Closure SIG promotes...

May 30, 2019

Glaucoma and intraocular bleeding

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Glaucoma and intraocular bleeding

Pearls Manager: Andrew Tatham Either acute bleeding in the anterior chamber or long standing blood in the vitreous of any source can cause IOP...

May 30, 2019

Selective laser trabeculoplasty versus eye drops for first-line treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma (LiGHT): a multicentre randomised controlled trial

Clinical paper of the month

Selective laser trabeculoplasty versus eye drops for first-line treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma (LiGHT): a multicentre randomised controlled trial

Author(s): Gazzard G (1), Konstantakopoulou E (2), Garway-Heath D (2), Garg A (2), Vickerstaff V (3), Hunter R (4), Ambler G (5), Bunce C (6),...

April 30, 2019

Border Tissue Morphology is Spatially Associated with Focal Lamina Cribrosa Defect and Deep-Layer Microvasculature Dropout in Open-Angle Glaucoma

Experimental Paper of the Month

Border Tissue Morphology is Spatially Associated with Focal Lamina Cribrosa Defect and Deep-Layer Microvasculature Dropout in Open-Angle Glaucoma

Author(s): Han JC (1), Choi JH (1), Park DY (1), Lee EJ (1), Kee C (2) 1 Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan...

April 30, 2019

Management of glaucoma during pregnancy

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Management of glaucoma during pregnancy

Pearls Manager: Andrew Tatham Women with glaucoma of child bearing age should be informed about the possible need to modify treatment during...

April 30, 2019

Imaging SIG

SIG Corner

Imaging SIG

SIG Corner Editor: João Barbosa Breda Chair: Hans LemijCo-chair: David Garway-Heath 1. Goals and Activities of the SIG The Imaging SIG’s main...

April 01, 2019

Ocular coherence tomography (OCT) should be used cautiously in the context of uveitic glaucoma

Tip of the month

Ocular coherence tomography (OCT) should be used cautiously in the context of uveitic glaucoma

The Science behind the Tip Patients with uveitis have a heightened risk of developing secondary glaucoma. Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging...

March 31, 2019

Visual Crowding in Glaucoma

Clinical paper of the month

Visual Crowding in Glaucoma

Author(s): Ogata NG (1), Boer ER (2), Daga FB (1), Jammal AA (1), Stringham JM (1), Medeiros FA (1) 1 Duke Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology,...

March 31, 2019

Artificial intelligence and deep learning in ophthalmology

Experimental Paper of the Month

Artificial intelligence and deep learning in ophthalmology

Author(s): Ting DSW (1), Pasquale LR (2), Peng L (3), Campbell JP (4), Lee AY (5), Raman R (6), Tan GSW (7), Schmetterer L (7,8,9,10), Keane PA...

March 31, 2019

Pigmentary glaucoma

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Pigmentary glaucoma

Pearls Manager: Andrew Tatham Pigmentary glaucoma represents 1 to 1.5% of all glaucoma cases. It is more common in Caucasian myopic men and is...

March 30, 2019