Evaluation of Plasma Spermine and Spermidine Levels in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Exfoliation Glaucoma [PDF]
Objectives: This study aimed to compare plasma spermine and spermidine concentrations in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), patients with exfoliation glaucoma (EG), and healthy individuals, and to explore their potential association with ...
Orhan Aygün +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
PurposeTo stratify outcomes of trabectome-mediated ab interno trabeculectomy (AIT) by glaucoma severity using a simple and clinically useful glaucoma index.
Ralitsa T Loewen +5 more
doaj +4 more sources
The Accuracy of Accredited Glaucoma Optometrists in the Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendation for Glaucoma [PDF]
Background/aims: To compare the diagnostic performance of accredited glaucoma optometrists (AGO) for both the diagnosis of, and decision to treat glaucoma with that of routine hospital eye care against a reference standard of expert opinion, i.e ...
Burr, J. +13 more
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α-1 antitrypsin is promising for the identification of glaucoma severity and is associated with glaucomatous neural damage [PDF]
Fang Lu, Chong He, Lingling Chen
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Congenital glaucoma – a severe form
Primary congenital glaucoma is a rare disease and results from malformations of the trabecular meshwork that determines the increase of intraocular pressure (IOP). It is characterized by a globe enlargement, corneal edema and opacification. It also is associated with rupture of Descemet’s membrane with Haab’s striae, thinning of the anterior sclera and
Portela, Mariana +3 more
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Composite drainage in glaucoma surgery [PDF]
PURPOSE. To assess the hypotensive effectiveness, frequency and nature of intra- and postoperative complications in patients with various clinical manifestations of refractory glaucoma.MATERIALS AND METHODS.
N. A. Aldasheva +4 more
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Implementing Smartphone Tutorials for Patients With Severe Glaucoma
Purpose The purpose of the study is to determine if instructional videos detailing the use of smartphone accessibility features may be used to improve quality of life and comfort with phone usage among patients with severe glaucoma. Design The design of the present study is an interventional case series.
Cameron, Nathaniel +6 more
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Severity and Stability of Glaucoma [PDF]
To elucidate the relationship between the subjective assessment in patients with glaucoma of (1) the severity of their visual loss, and (2) any deterioration in their visual function and their objective visual fields as measured by computed perimetry.First, patients completed a questionnaire relating to perceived visual disability and underwent ...
AC Viswanathan +6 more
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Ophthalmic nurses caring for patients with glaucoma [IGA News, International Glaucoma Association, Spring 2017] [PDF]
Glaucoma is a sight threatening eye condition which can affect any age group worldwide. The causes are varied from genetic predisposition, to ageing or secondary to trauma, inflammation, steroid related etc. Ophthalmic nurses role in patient education is
Seewoodhary, Mahesh +1 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 +28 more
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