Activation of the ROCK/MYLK Pathway Affects Complex Molecular and Morphological Changes of the Trabecular Meshwork Associated With Ocular Hypertension

Experimental Paper of the Month

Activation of the ROCK/MYLK Pathway Affects Complex Molecular and Morphological Changes of the Trabecular Meshwork Associated With Ocular Hypertension

Purpose: The Rho-associated protein kinase and myosin light chain kinase (ROCK/MYLK) pathway undeniably plays a pivotal role in the pathophysiology...

September 12, 2024

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SIG Corner Editor: Hana Abou Zeid Chair: Julian Garcia Feijoo Co-chair: Keith Barton Preserflo MicroShunt: Minimizing Corneal Endothelial Cell...

July 21, 2024

Consider a concomitant neurological disease in a glaucoma patient when there is only partial topographic agreement between structure and function.

Tip of the month

Consider a concomitant neurological disease in a glaucoma patient when there is only partial topographic agreement between structure and function.

The Science behind the Tip One of the key elements in the diagnosis and monitoring of glaucoma is the assessment of the topographic agreement...

July 14, 2024

Protective Effect of Nicotinamide Riboside on Glucocorticoid-Induced Glaucoma: Mitigating Mitochondrial Damage and Extracellular Matrix Deposition

Experimental Paper of the Month

Protective Effect of Nicotinamide Riboside on Glucocorticoid-Induced Glaucoma: Mitigating Mitochondrial Damage and Extracellular Matrix Deposition

Purpose: Glucocorticoid-induced glaucoma (GIG) is a prevalent complication associated with glucocorticoids (GCs), resulting in irreversible...

July 11, 2024

Peripheral blood mononuclear cell respiratory function is associated with progressive glaucomatous vision loss

Clinical paper of the month

Peripheral blood mononuclear cell respiratory function is associated with progressive glaucomatous vision loss

Intraocular pressure (IOP) is currently the only modifiable risk factor for glaucoma and all licensed treatments lower IOP. However, many patients...

July 11, 2024

Tip: Not every peripapillary hemorrhage is a sign for glaucoma

Tip of the month

Tip: Not every peripapillary hemorrhage is a sign for glaucoma

The Science behind the Tip Most of the time, disc hemorrhages in patients with glaucoma are related to the disease itself. Although the strong...

June 16, 2024

The Factors Affecting the Stability of IOP Homeostasis

Experimental Paper of the Month

The Factors Affecting the Stability of IOP Homeostasis

Purpose: Shear-induced nitric oxide (NO) production by Schlemm's canal (SC) endothelial cells provides a fast, IOP-sensitive feedback signal that...

June 16, 2024

Short-term Detection of Fast Progressors in Glaucoma: The Fast Progression Assessment through Clustered Evaluation (Fast-PACE) Study

Clinical paper of the month

Short-term Detection of Fast Progressors in Glaucoma: The Fast Progression Assessment through Clustered Evaluation (Fast-PACE) Study

Purpose: To evaluate the performance of an intensive, clustered testing approach in identifying eyes with rapid glaucoma progression over 6 months...

June 16, 2024

Treatment Outcomes Comparing the Paul and Baerveldt Glaucoma Implants After One Year of Follow-Up

NGP Paper

Treatment Outcomes Comparing the Paul and Baerveldt Glaucoma Implants After One Year of Follow-Up

PURPOSE: To compare efficacy and safety profiles of the Paul Glaucoma Implant (PGI) and Baerveldt Glaucoma Implant (BGI) in the treatment of...

June 16, 2024

TGFβ Signaling Dysregulation May Contribute to COL4A1-Related Glaucomatous Optic Nerve Damage

Experimental Paper of the Month

TGFβ Signaling Dysregulation May Contribute to COL4A1-Related Glaucomatous Optic Nerve Damage

Purpose: Mutations in the genes encoding type IV collagen alpha 1 (COL4A1) and alpha 2 (COL4A2) cause a multisystem disorder that includes ocular...

May 15, 2024

Racial Differences in Diagnostic Accuracy of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Clinical paper of the month

Racial Differences in Diagnostic Accuracy of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Purpose: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (RNFLT) by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT)...

May 15, 2024

Disease progression, irrespective of intraocular pressure, should guide escalation of treatment in glaucoma

Tip of the month

Disease progression, irrespective of intraocular pressure, should guide escalation of treatment in glaucoma

The Science behind the Tip The objective of clinical intervention in patients with glaucoma is to slow down disease progression. Intraocular...

May 15, 2024

Intercellular communication atlas reveals Oprm1 as a neuroprotective factor for retinal ganglion cells

Experimental Paper of the Month

Intercellular communication atlas reveals Oprm1 as a neuroprotective factor for retinal ganglion cells

Previous studies of neuronal survival have primarily focused on identifying intrinsic mechanisms controlling the process. This study explored how...

April 15, 2024

Comparison of intraocular pressure profiles during the water drinking test and the modified diurnal tension curve

Clinical paper of the month

Comparison of intraocular pressure profiles during the water drinking test and the modified diurnal tension curve

Objectives: To compare intraocular pressure (IOP) during the water drinking test (WDT) and modified diurnal tension curve (mDTC) in open-angle...

April 15, 2024

Systemic β-blockers may have a heterogenous impact on glaucoma patients

Tip of the month

Systemic β-blockers may have a heterogenous impact on glaucoma patients

The Science behind the Tip Systemic β-blockers could reach the ciliary body epithelium and are associated with lower intraocular pressure. Thus,...

April 15, 2024

Hypotony Failure Criteria in Glaucoma Surgical Studies and Their Influence on Surgery Success

NGP Paper

Hypotony Failure Criteria in Glaucoma Surgical Studies and Their Influence on Surgery Success

PURPOSE: Review hypotony failure criteria used in glaucoma surgical outcome studies and evaluate their impact on success rates. DESIGN: Systematic...

March 14, 2024

A foundation model for generalizable disease detection from retinal images

Experimental Paper of the Month

A foundation model for generalizable disease detection from retinal images

Medical artificial intelligence (Al) offers great potential for recognizing signs of health conditions in retinal images and expediting the...

March 14, 2024

Cost-effectiveness of primary surgical versus primary medical management in the treatment of patients presenting with advanced glaucoma

Clinical paper of the month

Cost-effectiveness of primary surgical versus primary medical management in the treatment of patients presenting with advanced glaucoma

Synopsis: Advanced glaucoma is associated with sight loss. This within-trial economic evaluation compares medical and surgical management...

March 14, 2024

Beware of acute corneal oedema after SLT in selected patients

Tip of the month

Beware of acute corneal oedema after SLT in selected patients

The Science behind the Tip The increase in the practice of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) has brought attention to rare side effects such as...

March 14, 2024

The relationship between multiple deprivation and severity of glaucoma at diagnosis

NGP Paper

The relationship between multiple deprivation and severity of glaucoma at diagnosis

BACKGROUND: Socioeconomic deprivation is associated with higher odds of chronic diseases, with many individuals living with more than one illness....

March 01, 2024

Various factors can result in discordance between gonioscopy and Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography (AS-OCT) when assessing angle closure

Tip of the month

Various factors can result in discordance between gonioscopy and Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography (AS-OCT) when assessing angle closure

The Science behind the Tip Gonioscopy remains the gold standard for confirming iridotrabecular contact and diagnosing angle closure.1 AS-OCT and...

February 12, 2024

Effective Treatment of Optic Neuropathies by Intraocular Delivery of MSC-sEVs through Augmenting the G-CSF-Macrophage Pathway

Experimental Paper of the Month

Effective Treatment of Optic Neuropathies by Intraocular Delivery of MSC-sEVs through Augmenting the G-CSF-Macrophage Pathway

Optic neuropathies, characterized by injury of retinal ganglion cell (RGC) axons of the optic nerve, cause incurable blindness worldwide....

February 12, 2024

Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Optical Texture Analysis

Clinical paper of the month

Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Optical Texture Analysis

PURPOSE: To apply retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) optical texture analysis (ROTA) to investigate the prevalence, patterns, and risk factors of...

February 12, 2024

A multi-cohort genome-wide association study in African ancestry individuals reveals risk loci for primary open-angle glaucoma.

Clinical paper of the month

A multi-cohort genome-wide association study in African ancestry individuals reveals risk loci for primary open-angle glaucoma.

PURPOSE: Glaucoma represents a pressing public health need among African ancestry individuals. This study provides novel insight into the genetic...

January 15, 2024

Integrating genetic regulation and single-cell expression with GWAS prioritizes causal genes and cell types for glaucoma

Experimental Paper of the Month

Integrating genetic regulation and single-cell expression with GWAS prioritizes causal genes and cell types for glaucoma

Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), characterized by retinal ganglion cell death, is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. However,...

January 15, 2024