Resources and Information
»Clinical Guidelines
Feb 07 2008
Nine-Year Changes in Intraocular Pressure: The Barbadoes Eye Studies
This longitudinal study found that intraocular pressure (IOP) in people of African descent did not significantly change over a nine-year period. In addition, the study found that increasing age was not associated with increasing IOP.
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»Glaucoma Watch
Sep 25 2007
Interview with Dr. Barry Barresi
Dr. Jim Thimons interviews Dr. Barry Barresi, President of the New England Eye Institute and Professor of Health Policy at the New England College of Optometry. Supported by an educational grant from Allergan, Inc.
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»Pharmacology Update
Jul 17 2007
Mechanism of IOP Reduction with Travoprost
The mechanism of IOP lowering produced by travoprost is the increasing of outflow facility, primarily via the trabecular meshwork.
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»Glaucoma Watch
Jun 08 2007
Is the Optic Disc "Sinking" or "Cupping" in Glaucoma?
Understanding how and why the pathognomonic, arcuate visual field defects are produced in the early stages of glaucoma may provide important clues in elucidating the pathogenesis of glaucoma.
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»Clinical Guidelines
May 21 2007
Implications of Macro-Disc Asymmetry in Glaucoma Suspects
The detection of cup to disc asymmetry has long been recognized as a diagnostic finding in glaucoma. Recent studies have indicated the importance of vertical c/d asymmetries. This original study indicates that optic disc area asymmetry may also be a significant factor when evaluating patients demonstrating enlarged (macro) optic disc areas.
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»Glaucoma Watch
Mar 29 2007
Case Presentation: Laser Imaging Detects Early ON Damage
Optic nerve damage can be detected long before visual field data uncovers the problem. Read the full case, courtesy of Heidelberg Engineering.
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»Clinical Guidelines
Mar 16 2007
Re-Defining Ocular Hypertension
Is one standard deviation above a mean (IOP>21mm) too simplistic a definition of ocular hypertension?
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»Glaucoma Watch
Jan 30 2007
Optic Nerve Head Measurements with the HRT III
African-American and Hispanic populations have been found to be at greater risk for developing glaucoma, yet the original database for derivation of HRT II stereometric parameters consisted of only Caucasians. The new HRT III database has been expanded to include African-Americans and individuals of Indian (Southeast Asian) origin. Further additions of Hispanic and Asian populations are underway.
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