The pathophysiology and treatment of glaucoma: a review
RN Weinreb, T Aung, FA Medeiros - Jama, 2014 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Glaucoma is a worldwide leading cause of irreversible vision loss. Because it
may be asymptomatic until a relatively late stage, diagnosis is frequently delayed. A general …
may be asymptomatic until a relatively late stage, diagnosis is frequently delayed. A general …
Gender and glaucoma: what we know and what we need to know
TS Vajaranant, S Nayak, JT Wilensky… - Current opinion in …, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Current evidence suggests that older women are at risk for glaucoma and glaucoma
blindness. Further interdisciplinary research involving investigators, specialized in …
blindness. Further interdisciplinary research involving investigators, specialized in …
[PDF][PDF] Primary angle closure preferred practice pattern® guidelines
Primary angle closure is appositional or synechial closure of the anterior chamber angle.
Experts now recognize multiple mechanisms for PAC. Pupillary block is a key element in the …
Experts now recognize multiple mechanisms for PAC. Pupillary block is a key element in the …
Lens vault, thickness, and position in Chinese subjects with angle closure
PURPOSE:: To investigate the association of lens parameters—specifically, lens vault (LV),
lens thickness (LT), and lens position (LP)—with angle closure. DESIGN:: Prospective …
lens thickness (LT), and lens position (LP)—with angle closure. DESIGN:: Prospective …
Primary angle-closure disease preferred practice Pattern®
SJ Gedde, PP Chen, KW Muir, K Vinod, JT Lind… - Ophthalmology, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Primary angle closure disease (PACD) is classified into several groups. Primary
angle closure suspect is defined as≥ 180 degrees of iridotrabecular contact (ITC) without …
angle closure suspect is defined as≥ 180 degrees of iridotrabecular contact (ITC) without …
The genetic basis for adult onset glaucoma: recent advances and future directions
Glaucoma, a diverse group of eye disorders that results in the degeneration of retinal
ganglion cells, is the world's leading cause of irreversible blindness. Apart from age and …
ganglion cells, is the world's leading cause of irreversible blindness. Apart from age and …
Ocular biometric risk factors for progression of primary angle closure disease: the Zhongshan Angle Closure Prevention Trial
Purpose To assess baseline ocular biometric risk factors for progression from primary angle
closure suspect (PACS) to primary angle closure (PAC) or acute angle closure (AAC) …
closure suspect (PACS) to primary angle closure (PAC) or acute angle closure (AAC) …
Angle closure glaucoma: a mechanistic review
ME Nongpiur, JYF Ku, T Aung - Current opinion in ophthalmology, 2011 - journals.lww.com
With a wider availability of imaging tools and a better understanding of risk factors and
mechanisms, clinicians maybe able to more accurately identify those at greater risk of …
mechanisms, clinicians maybe able to more accurately identify those at greater risk of …
Angle-closure glaucoma–simpler answers to complex mechanisms: LXVI Edward Jackson memorial lecture
HA Quigley - American journal of ophthalmology, 2009 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To present evidence-based concepts that will explain mechanisms of angle-
closure glaucoma. DESIGN: Review of published evidence and personal perspective …
closure glaucoma. DESIGN: Review of published evidence and personal perspective …
Quantitative iris parameters and association with narrow angles
PURPOSE: To investigate the relationship between quantitative iris parameters (iris
curvature [I-Curv], iris area [I-Area], and iris thickness) and the presence of narrow angles …
curvature [I-Curv], iris area [I-Area], and iris thickness) and the presence of narrow angles …