Community-based adult vision screening program increases access to eye care
1. In a cluster-randomized trial of a community-based program adults living in public housing in New York City, vision screening ...
Tag: glaucoma
Preclinical detectable phase for open-angle glaucoma estimated at 10 years
1. Based on a large Swedish cohort screened for open-angle glaucoma, the estimated preclinical detectable phase for glaucoma was estimated ...
Very low-fat diet may be associated with increased glaucoma risk
1. In a secondary analysis of a large, randomized low-fat dietary modification trial in middle-aged women, there was no significant ...
Long-term variability in intraocular pressures associated with glaucoma disease progression
1. Greater fluctuation in intraocular pressure (IOP) over several years is significantly and independently associated with oretinal nerve fibre layer ...
Selective laser trabeculectomy offers long-term benefits over eye drops for glaucoma
1. In a randomized trial comparing selective laser trabeculectomy (SLT) to intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering drops for initial treatment of glaucoma ...
Tailored care approaches may improve glaucoma medication adherence
1. In a meta-analysis of 19 randomized controlled trials, tailored care with and without additional interventions was associated with significant ...
Heavy smoking is associated with visual field loss in glaucoma
1. In a cohort of about 500 eyes with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), higher smoking intensity in pack-years was significantly ...
#VisualAbstract: Primary trabeculectomy vs. medical management for advanced glaucoma have similar outcomes
1. At 24 months, visual quality of life for patients with advanced open angle glaucoma was similar if treated initially ...
Primary trabeculectomy associated with similar outcomes as medical management for advanced glaucoma
1. At 24 months, visual quality of life for patients with advanced open angle glaucoma was similar if treated initially ...
Schlemm canal microstent implantation associated with long-term reduction in intraocular pressure and need for additional surgeries
1. Among patients with primary open angle glaucoma and cataract, implantation of a Schlemm canal microstent in addition to cataract ...