Retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) often become dysfunctional following the onset of glaucoma before there is even any vision loss. Thus, it is important to detect the destruction of retinal ganglion cells as early as possible. In a study conducted at…
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New Test Detects Glaucoma While Reversible (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — A steady-state pattern electroretinogram known as PERGLA was able to detect destruction of retinal ganglion cells early enough to allow vision correcting surgery, a prospective study found.
Annual Evidence Update on Glaucoma 2010
NHS Evidence – eyes and vision has released its 2010 update on Glaucoma.
Chronic open-angle glaucoma (COAG) is a blinding condition, attributable to about 10% of UK blindness registrations. It is often asymptomatic until severe visual damage has oc…
NicOx’s Partner Bausch + Lomb Initiates Phase 2b Study With Glaucoma Drug-candidate BOL-303259-X (NCX 116)
NicOx S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris: COX) today announced that its partner Bausch + Lomb has initiated a phase 2b clinical study with BOL-303259-X, previously known as NCX 116. BOL-303259-X is a nitric oxide-donating prostaglandin F2-alpha analog, which lo…
Bausch + Lomb Initiates Phase 2b Study With Glaucoma Drug Candidate
NicOx S.A. today announced that its partner Bausch + Lomb has initiated a phase 2b clinical study with BOL-303259-X, previously known as NCX 116. BOL-303259-X is a nitric oxide-donating prostaglandin F2-alpha analog, which lowers intraocular pressure…
Alphagan Does Not Work At Night
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Is SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty) After ALT (Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty) Effective for Treatment of Pigmentary Glaucoma?
Are there any studies that show the effectiveness of slt (selective laser trabeculoplasty) performed after an alt (argon laser trabeculoplasty) to treat pigmentary glaucoma? If it is, do you know a physician who has had success?
Glaucoma Patients Commonly Have Other Serious Medical Problems
Patients in Taiwan who have open-angle glaucoma (OAG) commonly have other serious medical problems, researchers report in the November issue of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
Deciphering Proteins and Their Functions in the Regenerating Retina
An overview of proteins that play a crucial role in axon regeneration of retinal ganglion cells under experimental conditions, which may pave the way to restoring axonal tissue after injury. Expert Review of Proteomics
NICE Consults On Draft Quality Standards For Diabetes And Glaucoma
NICE has published for public consultation its draft quality standards for the clinical management of type 1 and 2 diabetes in adults and for the care of people with glaucoma. NICE quality standards are derived from the best available evidence, usually…
Endocycloplasty for Iris Plateau
Iris plateau syndrome is rare and can be hard to manage. The theory is that it’s secondary to anterior rotation of the ciliary body, which is why iridoplasty and iridectomy often don’t fix the problem. Using high definition ultrasound of the anterior segment, researchers showed resolution of this condition by shrinking the the ciliary processes […]
Broad Illness Burden Common With Glaucoma (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Patients with glaucoma are at significantly increased risk for other serious comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, and mental illnesses, Taiwanese researchers found.
‘Gold standard’ tool cuts needless serious eye problem referrals
A tool, widely regarded as the “gold standard,” but often deemed to be too expensive, cuts needless referrals for suspected glaucoma, preliminary research indicates.
Trabectome NeoMedix Corp for treatment of glaucoma
New abstract in the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Database from the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination.
Ex-PRESS mini glaucoma shunt-Optonol Ltd Neve Ilan Israel
New abstract in the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Database from the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Efficacy and tolerability of latanoprost compared to dorzolamide combined with timolol in the treatment of patients with elevated intraocular pressure
New structured abstract in the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects from the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Conjunctival hyperaemia with the use of latanoprost versus other prostaglandin analogues in patients with ocular hypertension or glaucoma
New structured abstract in the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects from the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Xalatan Receives Paediatric Indication In Europe
Pfizer announced that Xalatan 0.005% (latanoprost) has been approved by the European Commission for reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in the treatment of paediatric patients with elevated intraocular pressure and paediatric glaucoma. L…
Which is Better to Lower IOP – Travatan vs. Lumigan vs. Xalatan
By Dr. Ari Weitzner A study compared Xalatan/Timolol combination to Travatan and Lumigan/Timoptic combinations. The Lumigan combination lowered the IOP the most (1.7 more than Xalatan, 0.7 more than Travatan). I dread getting an earful from the drug rep…
Is Elevated Anti-Cardiolipin a Risk Factor in Glaucoma Progression?
By Dr. Ari Weitzner An article in Archives demonstrated a much higher rate of progression in visual fields in glaucoma in those patients with an elevated anti-cardiolipin. Many have argued that there is an inflammatory and/or vascular component to glaucoma, and this would buttress that argument. Maybe we should be ordering this test and being a […]