Early detection and appropriate management allow most patients to stave off progression of glaucoma beyond the mild to moderate stages and preserve vision.
However, between 3% and 17% of eyes worsen at rates of vision loss that could lead to perimetric blindness within 20 years, according to studies.
“Despite careful monitoring, some patients progress right under our nose,” Deborah Ristvedt, DO, said. “They are patients with aggressive, high-risk glaucoma who get worse despite our best efforts.”
In addition, large studies have shown that in developed countries, 10% to 39%