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Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is the most prevalent risk factor for primary open-angle glaucoma. However, IOP alone does not fully describe a mechanical basis for disease in patients with normal tension glaucoma or primary open-angle glaucoma.
Catherine G. Knier +4 more
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Diagnosis and prediction ofprimary open-angle glaucoma by the level of local cytokine
The incidence of glaucoma is rather high in different countries, being the leading cause of visual loss in the population, thus presuming relevance of the search for new and informative methods of diagnosing this disease.
N. M. Agarkov +2 more
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Trabeculectomy is considered as the gold standard for surgical treatment of glaucoma. The use of conjunctiva to create a filtering bleb limits future surgical options.
Ganesh Venkataraman +5 more
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Background: Studies mainly in the western population have compared central corneal thickness in primary open angle glaucoma and normal individuals have found variable results.
Maya Natarajan +2 more
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Clinicoepidemiological Profile of Glaucoma in 18-45 Years of AgeA Descriptive Study [PDF]
Introduction: Glaucoma is a group of disorders characterised by chronic progressive optic neuropathy. The consequences of glaucoma are more severe in the young individuals because of late diagnosis and longer life expectancy.
Vinokali AchumI +2 more
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Etiopathogenesis of primary open-angle glaucoma [PDF]
The article reviews literature covering the etiopathogenesis and risk factors for the development of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Currently, this problem is one of the most complex and controversial in ophthalmology. The review considers the main theories: vascular, mechanical (retentional, hydromechanical), dystrophic (theory of primary ...
N V, Eliseeva, M I, Churnosov
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Can automated imaging for optic disc and retinal nerve fiber layer analysis aid glaucoma detection? [PDF]
Open Access funded by Department of Health UKPurpose: To compare the diagnostic performance of automated imaging for glaucoma. Design: Prospective, direct comparison study.
Banister, K +33 more
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POLYMORPHISM OF EYE DRAINAGE SYSTEM CHANGES IN GLAUCOMA
The study aim was to investigate structural peculiarities of sclera in different types of glaucoma, with an accent on changes of the eye drainage system. Materials and methods.
A. K. Lazareva +4 more
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Is it worthwhile to conduct a randomized controlled trial of glaucoma screening in the United Kingdom? [PDF]
ObjectivesTo assess the value of conducting a glaucoma screening randomized controlled trial in the UK.MethodsDecision model based economic evaluation and value of information analysis. Model derived from a previous health technology assessment.
Campbell, M +27 more
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Mutations in the Myocilin Gene in Families With Primary Open-angle Glaucoma and Juvenile Open-angle Glaucoma [PDF]
To investigate the prevalence of myocilin (MYOC) mutations in Italian families with glaucoma and to determine the relationship of these mutations to primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), juvenile open-angle glaucoma (JOAG), and pigmentary dispersion glaucoma.Twenty-six patients with POAG were selected based on a positive family history of glaucoma.
BRUTTINI M. +9 more
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