Resources and Information
»Glaucoma Watch
Jan 05 2010
Glaucoma Risk and the Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables in Older Women
Nutritional factors may influence the development of ocular diseases and antioxidants may protect against these diseases. This multi-centered longitudinal cohort study investigated the association of glaucoma risk and the consumption of specific nutrient rich fruits and vegetables.
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»Glaucoma Watch
Dec 28 2009
Gonioscopy Videos
Here is a link to a website with gonioscopy videos, mentioned during a recent NGS program.
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»Glaucoma Watch
Dec 17 2008
Undiagnosed Open Angle Glaucoma: The Thessaloniki Eye Study
This epidemiological study of chronic eye disease in the elderly population of the Greek city of Thessaloniki is one of the largest in Europe and one of the few to identify factors associated with undiagnosed glaucoma.
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»Glaucoma Watch
Nov 13 2008
Glaucoma Continuum
During a recent NGS webinar, the Glaucoma Continuum developed by Robert Weinreb, MD and colleagues was discussed. We received a request for more information.
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»Industry News
Sep 02 2008
Pfizer Sponsors New "All Eyes on Glaucoma" Website
Pfizer Ophthalmics has sponsored a new website "alleyesonglaucoma" as part of their Optic Nerve Imaging Initiative.
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»Glaucoma Watch
Jun 16 2008
Altered Nitric Oxide System in Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma
This recent study found evidence of an altered ocular nitric oxide/arginine system in patients with glaucoma; normalizing this system, which in turn normalizes ocular blood flow, may be beneficial in neuroprotection of retinal ganglion cells
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»Glaucoma Watch
Apr 04 2008
The Prevalence of Open-angle Glaucoma Among Blacks and Whites 73 Years and Older
The fourth round of the Salisbury Eye Evaluation Glaucoma Study reported that the prevalence of glaucoma increased significantly for those 75 years and older compared to those 73-74 years of age.
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»Glaucoma Watch
Feb 29 2008
Oxidative Stress in Glaucoma: A Burden of Evidence
This synthesis of several studies discusses the role of oxidative stress in glaucoma. Evidence from these studies suggests that oxidative free radicals, whether induced by ischemia or elevation of IOP, result in apoptosis and death of retinal ganglion cells and progressive vision loss in glaucoma.
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