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Your Special Attention For IGR 6-1
Risk and risk factors for blindness from glaucoma
P.P. ChenCurrent Opinion in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 107-111
Abstract no. 16
"Being an average citizen is the greatest risk factor; other risk factors such as advanced visual loss and non-compliance are obvious"
Ophthalmic fundus imaging: today and beyond
L.A. Yannuzzi, M.D. Ober, J.S. Slakter, R.F. Spaide, Y.L. Fisher, R.W. Flower and R. RosenAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology 2004; 137: 511-524
Abstract no. 173
"What's new in imaging a.o. a combination of scanning laser ophthalmoscopy and OCT, etc., etc.."
A review of the influence of aqueous humor on immunity
A. TaylorOcular Immunology and Inflammation 2003; 11: 231-241
Abstract no. 46
"The immune-privileged aqueous humor is active in immunoregulation. There is more in the aqueous humor than we thought."
The genetic loci of open-angle glaucoma
M.K. Wirtz and J.R. SamplesOphthalmology Clinics of North America 2003; 16: 505-514
Abstract no. 110
"The final goal of genetic research is the identification of the causal genes in the patient, to aid the ophthalmologist in predicting the outcome, in determining diligent treatment is required, and ultimately, in providing the tools for preventing blindness."
Predictive DNA testing for glaucoma: reality in 2003
D.A. Mackey and J.E. CraigOphthalmology Clinics of North America 2003; 16: 639-645
Abstract no. 19
"Myocilin gene testing can and should be offered for young-onset severe glaucoma cases with a positive family history."
Avoiding and managing complications of glaucoma drainage implants
Q.H. NguyenCurrent Opinion in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 147-150
Abstract no. 376
"Most complications seen in glaucoma drainage implants are self-resolving and rarely threaten visual outcome."
Corneal thickness in glaucoma screening, diagnosis, and management
J.D. BrandtCurrent Opinion in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 85-89
No abstract in IGR
"The absence of a widely-accepted algorithm for the correction of IOP measurements should not prevent the widespread adoption of pachymetry as part of the comprehensive eye exam."
The immune system and glaucoma
G. Tezel and M.B. WaxCurrent Opinion in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 80-84
Abstract no. 211
"An autoimmune component, resulting from a failure to properly control aberrant, stress-induced immune response, likely accompanies the progression of neurodegeneration in glaucoma in some patients."
The dawn of genetic testing for glaucoma
C.S. Cohen and R.R. AllinghamCurrent Opinion in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 75-79
Abstract no. 96
"Currently available tests for disease-related tests in patients with glaucoma or at risk for this disease remain controversial."
Does Sex Matter in Glaucoma?
E.J. HigginbothamArchives of Ophthalmology 2004; 122: 374-375
No abstract in IGR
"All you always wanted to know about sex and glaucoma. Not that much is clear though."
Interventions for normal tension glaucoma
T. Sycha, C. Vass, O. Findl, P. Bauer, I. Groke, L. Schmetterer and H. EichlerCochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003; 4: CD002222
Abstract no. 215
"Only eight studies found, one mentioned in conclusion; is that all there is?"
Optical coherence tomography to detect and manage retinal disease and glaucoma
G.J. Jaffe and J. CaprioliAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology 2004; 137: 156-169
Abstract no. 175
"What OCT does and does not yet. Promises for the future."
Posterior ciliary artery circulation in health and disease: the Weisenfeld lecture
S.S. HayrehInvest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2004; 45: 749-757
No abstract in IGR
"Overview of the lifetime work of a giant of ciliary circulation."
Surgical strategies in patients with combined cataract and glaucoma
C. Vass and R. Menapace Current Opinion in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 61-66
Abstract no. 233
"Trab is better than phacotrab. MMC helps. Deep sclerectomy is not affected by simultaneous phaco."
Current perspectives on the TIGR/MYOC gene (Myocilin) and glaucoma
J.R. PolanskyOphthalmology Clinics of North America 2003; 16: 515-527
Abstract no. 109
"TIGR reported on by an afficianado with great interest."
Ganglion cell axon pathfinding in the retina and optic nerve
S.F. Oster, M. Deiner, E. Birgbauer and D.W. SretavanSeminars in Cell and Developmental Biology 2004; 15: 125-136
Abstract no. 69
"Discussion of the pathfinding tasks RGC axons face during development and the molecular mechanisms known to be involved."
Management of late-onset bleb leaks
R.M. Feldman and G. AltaherCurrent Opinion in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 151-154
Abstract no. 375
"Many surgical techniques are used, but none is universally successful."
Update on antifibrotic use in glaucoma surgery, including use in trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage implants and combined cataract and glaucoma surgery
P.S. Yoon and K. SinghCurrent Opinion in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 141-146
Abstract no. 368
" The future of wound healing manipulation is promising."
Management of inflammatory glaucomas
V.C. Sung and K. BartonCurrent Opinion in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 136-140
Abstract no. 240
"The management of uveitic glaucoma requires a careful balance between adequate anti-inflammatory therapy and appropriate intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering to prevent long-term visual loss."
Fixed combinations of topical glaucoma medications
R.D. Fechtner and T. RealiniCurrent Opinion in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 132-135
Abstract no. 261
"Fixed combinations offer benefits of convenience, cost, and safety, but limit individualization of dosing."
Glaucoma management in developing countries: medical, laser, and surgical options for glaucoma management in countries with limited resources
R. Thomas, G.C. Sekhar and R.S. KumarCurrent Opinion in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 127-131
Abstract no. 264
"Views on PACG, OH and POAG in so-called developing countries. Affordable, cost-effective diagnosis and treatment is essential."
Current management of glaucoma
K. Schwartz and D. BudenzCurrent Opinion in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 119-126
Abstract no. 263
"From medical treatment, via laser to surgery. NB cyclodestruction only as last resort."
Refractive surgery in glaucoma
T.W. SamuelsonCurrent Opinion in Ophthalmology 2004; 15: 112-118
Abstract no. 201
"Although not an absolute contraindication, glaucoma is a relative contraindication, and careful patient education and life-long follow-up is mandatory."
Goldmann's equation and clinical measures of aqueous dynamics
R.F. BrubakerExperimental Eye Research 2004; 78: 633-637
Abstract no. 35
"Goldmann revisited."
Studies on ocular inflammation and development of a prostaglandin analogue for glaucoma treatment
J. StjernschantzExperimental Eye Research 2004; 78: 759-766
Abstract no. 297
"One of the fathers of latanoprost on drug development."
Cyclodestructive procedures. I. Clinical and morphological aspects: a review
F. Fankhauser, S. Kwasniewska and E. Van der ZypenOphthalmologica 2004; 218: 77-95
Abstract no. 377
"If you really feel like destructing the ciliary body, here are the technical details."
Lens extraction for Angle-Closure Glaucoma
C.L. Ho, D.S. Walton and L.R. PasqualeInternational Ophthalmology Clinics 2004; 44: 2130228
No abstract in IGR
"The future of ACG treatment?"
Selective laser trabeculoplasty: stimulating the meshwork to mend its ways
M.A. Latina and V. GulatiInternational Ophthalmology Clinics 2004; 44: 93-103
No abstract in IGR
"On the mechanism of action of SLT"
