Tag: Glaucoma
Early-Onset HTN, Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Early-Onset Glaucoma
Age at hypertension, type 2 diabetes diagnoses linked to age at onset of primary open-angle glaucoma; no link found for OSA, migraine
Industry Payments to Prescribers May Influence Choice of Eye Drops
Positive association seen between amount of transfers of value and frequency of prescribing branded prostaglandin analog eye drops
Glaucoma Not Linked to Change in Cognitive Function
No link seen between prevalent, incident glaucoma and levels of or rates of change in TICS scores when categorizing glaucoma by type
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Open-Angle Glaucoma Screening
Current evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening adults without signs or symptoms of glaucoma
Links Between Genetic Risk, Glaucoma Prevalence Examined
Polygenic variants tied to similar risk for developing glaucoma as some monogenic variants and are more prevalent in the general population
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