Pachymeter Use and Disinfection Practice in the United Kingdom: A National Survey.

abstract：PURPOSE:Traditionally, during trabeculectomy, Mitomycin-C (MMC) is applied to the tissues using surgical sponges. However, alternate modes of application exist. This study assessed the success rates, complication rates, final intraocular pressure (IOP), and bleb characteristics between patients receiving subtenon MMC a...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Quist MS,Brown N,Bicket AK,Herndon LW

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of Ahmed glaucoma valve-induced hypotony that was successfully managed with postoperative intraluminal stenting of the aqueous shunt tube. PATIENT AND METHODS:We describe a 68-year-old man with advanced uveitic glaucoma with an intraocular pressure (IOP) of 25 mm Hg in the left eye. The patien...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Feinstein M,Moussa K,Han Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to determine the proportion of patients in the US population who are receiving long-term intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering medication, but, deny having a diagnosis of glaucoma or elevated IOP. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Lowry EA,Mansberger SL

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To clarify the mechanism by which bunazosin hydrochloride (BZ), a selective alpha1-adrenoceptor antagonist, increases uveoscleral outflow. METHODS:The effects of BZ on matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activities in cultured monkey ciliary muscle cells, and on phenylephrine hydrochloride-induced constriction in b...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Akaishi T,Takagi Y,Matsugi T,Ishida N,Hara H,Kashiwagi K

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To propose a new surgical technique for optimized visualization of the chamber angle using scleral indentation under an operating microscope in goniosynechialysis (GSL). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Six volunteers with normal chamber angle and five patients with synechial angle closure glaucoma were examined. Scleral ...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Takanashi T,Masuda H,Tanito M,Nonoyama S,Katsube T,Ohira A

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate corneal viscoelasticity in primary open-angle glaucoma patients with and without diabetes mellitus, and to correlate corneal hysteresis (CH) with central corneal thickness (CCT). METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, 44 primary open-angle glaucoma patients [19 with diabetes (34 eyes) and 25 wit...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Castro DP,Prata TS,Lima VC,Biteli LG,de Moraes CG,Paranhos A Jr

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the usefulness of day-long sequential office measurements of intraocular pressure (IOP) to make therapeutic decisions in patients with progressive glaucomatous damage despite apparently 'controlled' IOP. METHODS:We reviewed the records of 93 consecutive glaucoma patients (185 eyes) who underwent se...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Collaer N,Zeyen T,Caprioli J

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The Molteno implant is one of the most widely used drainage devices for the management of complicated glaucoma. Antiproliferative agents such as mitomycin-C (MMC) have markedly improved the outcome of glaucoma filtering surgery. This case control study compares the results of these two techniques in the managem...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Sayyad FE,Helal M,Elsherif Z,El-Maghraby A

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many of these techniques have been adapted to investigate hemodynamic alterations, not only in glaucoma, but in diverse disorders such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal dystrophies, and nonglaucomatous optic neuropathies. However, each of these techniques has limitations and there is not a single ...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Cioffi GA,Alm A

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND METHOD:A randomized, double-blind, parallel-group study compared the effectiveness and tolerability of three treatments for glaucoma: 2% carteolol/2% pilocarpine fixed-ratio combination (CBS 341A) twice a day, versus a 0.5% timolol/2% pilocarpine fixed combination twice a day versus 2% carteolol twice a d...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Demailly P,Allaire C,Bron V,Trinquand C

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the agreement between neuroretinal rim area (RA) measurements using the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph I (HRT Classic) and Heidelberg Retina Tomograph II (HRT II). To compare apparent RA changes in follow-up series of HRT II topographies when using either an HRT Classic or HRT II mean topography as ...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Wang YX,O'Leary N,Strouthidis NG,White ET,Ho TA,Garway-Heath DF

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinical practice guidelines (CPG) are regarded by many as critical communications providing guidance within specific medical fields. Over a decade ago, the first microinvasive glaucoma surgical (MIGS) procedures were introduced. Since then, a number of these novel intraocular pressure controlling surgical...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Michaelov E,Armstrong JJ,Nguyen M,Instrum B,Lam T,Denstedt J,Hutnik CML

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the efficacy and tolerability of latanoprost or brimonidine in patients with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:This prospective, randomized, masked-evaluator, parallel-group, multicenter study in the United States included patients with primary open angle glaucoma or ocular ...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Camras CB,Sheu WP,United States Latanoprost-Brimonidine Study Group.

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 78-year-old man with angle closure glaucoma and on treatment with oral anticoagulants, underwent phacoemulsification. An early acute suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH) occurred and the surgical wound was rapidly sutured without complete soft lens matter removal, nor insertion of intraocular lens. The SCH was managed co...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Stringa F,Ali Z,Christou S,Karandikar S,Shankar V

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRECIS:Repeated use of the Micropulse P3 (MP3) probe during micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation is associated with an increase in laser output over time. PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to examine the laser efficacy of the MP3 probe following repeated use. METHODS:This was an observational study carri...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Lun K,Suwandono ME,Koh V,Chew PT

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report 2 bilateral cases that presented as primary ocular hypertension and primary angle-closure glaucoma, respectively; however, they were subsequently discovered to be harboring secretory pituitary tumors. After transsphenoidal tumor resection, intraocular pressures (IOPs) in all 4 eyes returned to normal levels....

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Gupta S,Sihota R,Gupta V,Dada T,Gogia V,Sharma A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the relationship between sociodemographic factors and nonpersistence with topical glaucoma medication. DESIGN:This was a retrospective, observational cohort study. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We invited glaucoma patients on medical therapy from a general ophthalmology practice to complete a standardiz...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Leung VC,Jin YP,Hatch W,Mammo Z,Trope GE,Buys YM,Macrae WG

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the replacement of every drug with latanoprost 0.005% once a day in glaucomatous eyes with poorly controlled intraocular pressure upon combination therapy, versus addition of latanoprost to the pre-existing treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS: STUDY DESIGN:prospective, investigator-masked, two-center, ...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Gandolfi SA,Rossetti L,Cimino L,Mora P,Tardini M,Orzalesi N

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare the efficacy, safety, and long-term results of intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction by diode laser contact cyclophotocoagulation (DCPC) and Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implant in cases of neovascular glaucoma. METHODS:A total of 66 eyes of 66 patients with neovascular glaucoma were prospectively a...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Yildirim N,Yalvac IS,Sahin A,Ozer A,Bozca T

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The objective was to assess the long-term economic consequences of the medical management of glaucoma in the UK. METHODS:The economic evaluation was conducted using the results from a 10-year Markov model based around 3 key triggers for a switch in medical therapy for glaucoma, namely: lack of tolerance (using...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Orme M,Collins S,Loftus J

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRECIS:Glycerin-preserved, human-donor, corneoscleral patch grafts are effective and safe for glaucoma drainage device (GDD) implantation, and they are comparable to previously reported materials. It can be preserved with the sterile technique for up to 12 months. PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of glyceri...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Kitnarong N,Srikulsasitorn B,Aurboonsong T

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of glaucoma during pregnancy represents a challenge for the physician. Important disease and patients' health decisions begin even before conception and continue throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding. The data on this topic is limited due to ethical and legal constraints and challenges of conducting large,...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Mathew S,Harris A,Ridenour CM,Wirostko BM,Burgett KM,Scripture MD,Siesky B

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We explored the risk factors for glaucoma blindness among adults aged 40 years and above with primary glaucoma in Nigeria. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS:A total of 13,591 participants aged 40 years and above were examined in the Nigeria Blindness Survey; 682 (5.02%; 95 CI, 4.60%-5.47%) had glaucoma by ISGEO's crite...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Kyari F,Wormald R,Murthy GV,Evans JR,Gilbert CE,Nigeria National Blindness and Visual Impairment Study Group.

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) by swinging flashlight as a potentially useful screening test for glaucomatous optic neuropathy. METHODS:One hundred seven subjects prospectively recruited from a mixed population of glaucomatous and nonglaucomatous patients were examined for a RAPD by 1 ...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Charalel RA,Lin HS,Singh K

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:(1) To propose the use of episcleral venous outflow (EVO) as an outcome marker of iStent surgery, and an EVO grading scale. (2) To determine the association of EVO with: (a) postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) and medication burden; (b) iStent patency status. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Retrospective cohort stud...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Bostan C,Harasymowycz P

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the risk factors for hyphema after trabeculectomy with mitomycin C (MMC). PATIENTS AND METHODS:In total, 420 patients (420 eyes) with glaucoma who underwent trabeculectomy with MMC between June 1, 2005 and December 31, 2010 at Kumamoto University Hospital, Japan, were retrospectively evaluated. Hy...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Kojima S,Inatani M,Shobayashi K,Haga A,Inoue T,Tanihara H

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the outcome of surgical bleb revision for late-onset bleb leaks after trabeculectomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Appropriate cases were identified. Qualified and complete success required intraocular pressure of 21 mm Hg or less with and without glaucoma medication use, respectively. Bleb survival was de...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Lin AP,Chung JE,Zhang KS,Chang MM,Orengo-Nania S,Gross RL,Chang PT

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of trabeculectomies performed by ophthalmology residents at a metropolitan county hospital, under the supervision of attending physicians. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of resident-performed trabeculectomies at the San Francisco General Hospital from the period of 1994 to...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Chan CK,Lee S,Sangani P,Lin LW,Lin MS,Lin SC

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the reproducibility of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and macular thickness measurements using OCT-3. METHODS:Randomly chosen eyes of healthy individuals were scanned following pupillary dilation by two trained operators (RGO, RV) using OCT-3 (software version A1.1, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc., Dub...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Gürses-Ozden R,Teng C,Vessani R,Zafar S,Liebmann JM,Ritch R

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to compare early postoperative outcomes of patients who underwent Baerveldt 350-mm aqueous drainage device (Abbott Medical Optics Inc., Santa Ana, CA) implantation with and without 7-0 polyglactin (vicryl) suture placement through tube fenestration to serve as a stenting wick. MET...

journal_title：Journal of glaucoma

authors： Rothman AL,An SJ,Herndon LW Jr

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00