The science behind the tip The diagnosis and management of all types of glaucoma is dependent on the accurate evaluation of the angle and its...
June 30, 2015
The science behind the tip Patients with ocular hypertension and pseudoexfoliaton syndrome are twice as likely to convert to glaucoma as those...
June 30, 2015
The science behind the tip Intraocular pressure (IOP) is significantly higher in the supine position than in the sitting position. Progressive...
April 30, 2015
The science behind the tip It is well known that SD OCT can discriminate with reasonable accuracy between healthy volunteers and glaucoma patients...
March 31, 2015
The science behind the tip Many commonly used systemic medications have been reported to cause acute congestive angle closure in individuals with...
February 28, 2015
The science behind the tip Systemic beta-blockers and nitrates are frequently used in the elderly. It has been known for many years that systemic...
January 31, 2015
The Science behind the Tip The transient, yet significant, IOP elevation caused by the suction ring may further damage an already compromised optic...
December 31, 2014
The Science behind the Tip The exact physiopathology of glaucoma is still poorly understood, but the role of vascular dysregulation has become...
November 30, 2014
The Science behind the Tip Anti-VEGF agents have been widely used in a variety of ocular diseases for their activity in decreasing blood vessel...
October 31, 2014
The Science behind the Tip One of the most serious post-operative complications of tube-shunt surgery is a delayed supra-choroidal haemorrhage,...
September 30, 2014
The Science behind the Tip To prevent pupil block, a laser peripheral iridotomy (PI) is the initial treatment for patients with primary...
July 31, 2014
The Science behind the Tip Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is an important cause of glaucoma. It has been known for many years that pseudoexfoliation...
June 30, 2014
The Science behind the Tip Dietary supplements belong to the broad group of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). A recent survey in Canada...
May 31, 2014
The Science behind the Tip Argon or selective laser trabeculoplasty (LT) is an established therapeutic option in the treatment of patients with...
April 30, 2014
The Science behind the Tip The ultimate outcome measure of glaucoma treatment is visual impairment and blindness at the time of death. Based on a...
March 31, 2014
The Science behind the Tip To determine change in visual function in patients with glaucoma, regular visual field testing is undertaken using...
February 28, 2014
The Science behind the Tip Recent studies using spectral domain ocular coherence tomography (SD OCT) measurement of the optic disc margin show that...
January 31, 2014
The Science behind the Tip Many glaucoma drops contain a preservative agent to minimise the risk of microbial contamination. Benzalconium chloride,...
November 30, 2013
The Science behind the Tip Trabeculectomy surgery is a recognised risk factor for the subsequent development of cataract. Phacoemulsification with...
November 30, 2013
The Science behind the Tip In order to be approved for general use, a generic drug has to show the criterion of essential similarity when compared...
October 31, 2013
The Science behind the Tip In patients with ocular hypertension, moderate to severe retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) atrophy at baseline has been...
September 30, 2013
The Science behind the Tip Anterior chamber angle recession is the commonest physical sign of previous blunt trauma to the eye. Raised intraocular...
June 30, 2013
The Science behind the Tip Extracts of the leaves of the Asiatic tree Ginkgo biloba (GBE) provide protection against mitochondrial oxidative damage...
May 31, 2013
The Science behind the Tip Nanophthalmos, small eye-big trouble, is a form of microophthalmos which is not accompanied by other congenital...
April 30, 2013
The Science behind the Tip Malignant glaucoma or aqueous misdirection is a rare but feared complication of anterior segment surgery. It occurs in...
March 31, 2013