Tag: Glaucoma
Current Use of Hormonal Contraceptives May Up Glaucoma Risk
Authors say risk for glaucoma is low and should not discourage use of hormonal contraceptives
Genetic Predisposition + High Caffeine Intake Ups Risk of Increased Intraocular Pressure
High caffeine intake not associated with increased risk for higher IOP or glaucoma, overall; among those with genetic risk, caffeine consumption increases risk of glaucoma
One-Quarter in Ocular HTN Treatment Study Developed Visual Field Loss
20-year cumulative incidence of primary open angle glaucoma was 45.6 percent after adjustment for exposure time
Drive-Through IOP Screening Clinic Feasible During COVID-19
Intraocular pressure screening clinic allows for continued management, including necessary changes in management
Risk for Glaucoma Up After Cataract Removal in Infancy
Risk for glaucoma-related adverse events not influenced by primary intraocular lens implantation
Virtual Reality Can Help Assess Glaucoma-Related Visual Disability
Virtual reality simulations show lighting, task affect vision-related disability caused by glaucoma
Globally, Men Have Higher Burden of Glaucoma Than Women
Men have higher rates of age-standardized disability-adjusted life years; difference increases with age
Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution May Increase Risk for Glaucoma
Higher PM2.5 concentration also associated with thinner macular ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer
Netarsudil Lowers IOP in Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
ROCKET-4 study shows once-daily netarsudil noninferior to twice-daily timolol
Longer Duration of Statin Use Linked to Lower Risk for Glaucoma
Self-reported high cholesterol levels without statin use tied to higher glaucoma risk
