The association between faster microvasculature dropout and circumpapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thinning may be useful in assessing glaucoma progression, according to the report.
The investigators reviewed genetic variants associated with primary open-angle glaucoma and coffee consumption.
This novel technique requires the segmentation of only 1 retinal layer in order to detect glaucoma.
Researchers advise working to ensure residency and fellowship training programs reinforce adherence to the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s preferred practices.
Deep sequencing may provide diagnostic and therapeutic targets to identify progressive POAG and provide early intervention.
Clinicians should consider having conversations pertaining to well-being with patients with glaucoma and referring them to appropriate support services when necessary.
The new classification system may be able to differentiate between glaucomatous and non-glaucomatous visual field loss.
Despite its failure to achieve noninferiority status, latanoprost without BAK may still be a safe alternative to latanoprost with BAK in treating patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Older age, increased IOP, thinner central cornea, higher vertical cup/disc ratio, and longer axial length were also highly associated with open-angle glaucoma incidence.
Black study participants were younger at baseline, indicating a greater potential to develop visual impairment in their lifetime compared with White participants.
