purpose. To compare the performance characteristics of seven methods for analyzing glaucomatous visual field progression, using a combination real patient data and computer simulation techniques. methods. The initial final results, separated by 7 years measured with full-threshold 30-2 program Humphrey Field Analyzer (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Dublin, CA) 76 patients open-angle glaucoma were used. A generated 14 interim semiannual fields under conditions high, moderate, no variability. Progression...

This article is an English translation of the 4th Finnish Current Care Guideline for diagnostics, treatment and follow‐up primary open‐angle glaucoma, normal‐tension glaucoma pseudoexfoliative glaucoma. guideline based on systematic literature reviews expert opinions with Finland's geographical operational healthcare environment in mind.

Purpose: To evaluate intraocular pressure (IOP) after phacoemulsification and lens (IOL) implantation in nonglaucomatous eyes with without exfoliation. Setting: Department of Ophthalmology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland. Methods: One hundred ninety-six that had IOL were examined. Eyes a history disease or surgery could affect IOP excluded. The study comprised the remaining 160 eyes: 23 exfoliation (EXF group) 137 (non-EXF group). Follow-up data available for 136...

Purpose To study how many of the patients with treated glaucoma or ocular hypertension go blind during their lifetime and which factors are associated blindness. Patients The data on 106 consecutive who had died between 1991 2002 was retrospectively evaluated. At diagnosis 39 primary open-angle glaucoma, 27 exfoliation 40 hypertension. Methods Clinical records causes death were reviewed. Visual disability at last visit before Outcome measures visual handicap blindness based acuity and/or...

ABSTRACT. Purpose: To study the effect of phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation (PHACO IOL) on pressure (IOP) glaucoma medication in open‐angle (OAG) eyes. Methods: 38 eyes with cataract underwent performed by one surgeon (RJU). None patients had prior surgery. Surgery was scleral incision 37% clear corneal 63%. Patients were re‐examined first postoperative day, after week, 4 months, 29 cases 1–3.7 (mean 2.8) years operation. Results: The mean preoperative IOP 18.4±3.3 mmHg a...

Abstract A series of 305 consecutive patients 30 years age or older scheduled for cataract surgery was examined to find out the frequency exfoliation syndrome, predominant type cataract, and intraocular pressure status. The mean 222 (72.8%) females 83 (27.2%) males 71.7 (± 11.1) (range 32 91 years). Exfoliation detected in 77 (25.2%) patients. It unilateral 37 (48.0%) patients, affected eye being 29 (78.4%) cases surgery, bilateral 40 (52.0%) increased steadily with age. most often seen on...

Background : The aim of this study is to examine the relationship selected systemic and oral health parameters salivary presence six periodontal pathogens age‐related macular degeneration (AMD). Methods: present cross‐sectional includes data on 1,751 individuals (≥30 years old). General information was obtained by questionnaires interviews, including self‐reported diagnosis AMD, as well general examination, panoramic radiography laboratory analyses. Fifty‐four with degenerative fundus...

Cataract progression after trabeculectomy was investigated in a study of 47 eyes with exfoliative glaucoma (ExG) and 20 primary open-angle (POAG). assessed from the need for cataract extraction, deterioration visual acuity by > or = 2 Snellen lines, myopic change refraction increase lens opacity value, measured Lens Opacity Meter 701. Measurements were made 6 12 months at follow-up visit 26 +/- 11 months. ExG, age, hypotony (IOP < 5 mm Hg) lasting days early postoperative IOP rise 30 Hg...

Purpose To measure the levels of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and tissue inhibitors metalloproteinases (TIMP)-2 to study expression pattern molecular forms MMP-2, 8, 9, 13, 14 TIMP-1 2 in aqueous humor samples cases uveitis-related secondary glaucoma (USG) with a history up 20 years by comparison primary open-angle (POAG) cataracts. Methods 33 were collected during intraocular surgery. MMP-2 TIMP-2 analyzed enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Molecular activation degrees MMPs TIMPs...

ABSTRACT We retrospectively reviewed the results of 88 primary trabeculectomies with 1- to 5-year (mean, 3-year) follow up in an attempt correlate biomicroscopic appearance and function filtering bleb intraocular pressure (IOP), detect possible risk factors for failure. IOP 74% eyes was « 21 mm Hg without medication. Three needed retrabeculectomy. A diffuse present 36 (42%), a flap-sized 42 (50%), no 7 (8%). Among these three groups, those blebs had lowest IOP, highest proportion medication,...

Purpose: To analyze the long-term effects of soft and hard (PMMA) contact lenses (CL) on human corneal endothelium.Methods: One hundred one lens wearers with Ø10 years' wearing time 50 healthy control subjects were examined specular microscope.Results: The mean endothelial cell densities CL (2846 cells/mm 2 ) eyes (2940 differed by 94 (p∞0.05).The values for coefficient variation (CV) significantly (p∞0.0001); all wearers: CVΩ0.31, vs. controls: 0.22.The density exposed to wear more than 25...

<h3>Aim:</h3> To study whether reversal of optic disc cupping after intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction is related to risk glaucoma progression. <h3>Methods:</h3> In this prospective follow-up study, where 51 patients with exfoliation and five ocular hypertension combined syndrome were followed for 6 years IOP reduction, 24 showed progression in visual fields or nerve head (ONH) stereophotographs. ONH topography was measured the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph (HRT). A decrease HRT parameter...

Abstract Purpose Study purpose was to investigate the effects of bariatric surgery on intraocular pressure ( IOP ) and other ophthalmic parameters in a prospective observational follow‐up study. Methods Ophthalmic examination performed 22 obese women before 6 months after surgery. A control group 15 non‐obese age‐matched were studied twice apart. measured with Goldmann applanation tonometer GAT Pascal dynamic contour PDCT ). None subjects had glaucoma. Results Average weight loss 25 ±8 kg,...

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To analyze changes in the optic disc topography after filtration surgery. PATIENTS METHODS. Laser scanning tomography was performed 10 eyes of 9 patients (mean age 65-6 ± 8.1 years; range 55 to 75 years) a mean follow-up 3.7 months, and 8 7 63.1 7.6 13.1 months. RESULTS: Preoperatively, intraocular pressure (IOP) 24.4 6.9 mm Hg with maximal medication. Postoperatively at months it 11.0± 2.2 Hg, 12.1 13.6 ±2.8 Hg. An initial reduction IOP more than 30% achieved...

Abstract Purpose To study the long‐term outcome of deep sclerectomy with and without mitomycin‐C ( MMC ) in patients normal‐tension glaucoma NTG ). Methods We prospectively analysed consecutive randomized to surgery performed either group) or (non‐ . Surgery was considered totally successful if, after surgery, preoperative intra‐ocular pressure IOP level reduced by 25% medication, a qualified success if medication required achieve same limits. Results A total 37 were enrolled, 15 22 non‐...

Purpose To study the effect of deep sclerectomy (DS) in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and exfoliative (EXG). Methods We retrospectively analyzed intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering DS 235 consecutive eyes. Eyes were divided into 2 groups according to subtype: POAG (127 eyes) EXG (108 eyes). Postoperative IOP was main outcome measurement. recorded complete qualified surgical success, need for YAG-laser goniopuncture, postoperative medication. studied factors related surgery a Cox...

Anders Heijl and Vincent Michael Patella Essential Perimetry. The Field Analyzer Primer163 pages Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc., Jena, Germany, 2002ISBN: 0-9721560-0–3 As the introduction to this text declares, book is intended serve as ‘an primer on clinical perimetry, particularly computerized perimetry using Humphrey Analyzer’. Although deals with only, it puts forward basic ideas visual field testing that can also be applied other perimetries such Octopus. subject presented a very practical...

To study the intraocular pressure (IOP)-reducing effect of deep sclerectomy on normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) patients.We retrospectively analysed 21 eyes 18 consecutive NTG patients who had undergone with mitomycin-C and a collagen implant.Median (range) preoperative IOP was 15.1 mmHg (9.3-20.8) median follow-up time 13 months (12-18). At 1-year visit, significantly (P < 0.001) reduced to 10.5 (4-15) reduction from values 37% (12-78). Laser goniopuncture performed in 10 (48%) 1-16...

Abstract Purpose To compare the outcome of deep sclerectomy ( DS ) with and without mitomycin‐C MMC in patients normal‐tension glaucoma NTG ). Methods We prospectively analysed results 37 eyes consecutive (age; mean ± SD ; 64 7 years) who underwent a collagen implant. Patients were randomized to non‐ groups. Subconjunctival (0.4 mg/ml for 3 min) was used intraoperatively 15 eyes. defined total success as 25% reduction intraocular pressure IOP medication. Follow‐up time 12 months. Results The...