... subspecialties. Here, we describe the use of i 2 OCT in pediatric glaucoma surgery. It can be used to identify Schlemm’s canal, Barkan’s membrane, demonstrate the corneal pathology in Haab’s striae, and iris hypoplasia in cases of Axenfeld-Rieger anomaly. It can help identify drainage blebs that are filtering...

... Abstract Glaucoma is a multifactorial disease in which, besides the elevated intraocular pressure, the impairment of the optic nerve head and retinal microcirculation deeply contributes to the retinal ganglion cell loss. Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) is a new diagnostic...

... Abstract Prescribing medical therapy for the treatment of glaucoma can be a complex process since many parameters should be taken into consideration regarding its achievements and limits. Today, a variety of options, including multiple drug classes and multiple agents within classes...

... Abstract Glaucoma drainage implant (GDI) surgery represents a significant advance in the treatment of refractory glaucomas. Recent randomized clinical trials have compared the efficacy and safety of this technique to standard trabeculectomy. Several types of implant are currently available...

... Abstract Subconjunctival absorption of aqueous humor is an essential part of glaucoma filtration surgery. Mitomycin C (MMC) and 5-fluorouracil have been used to reduce postoperative episcleral fibrosis and scar formation in the filtering bleb area for more than 2 decades. Both antimetabolites...

... Abstract The use of lasers is slowly pervading all subspecialties of ophthalmology, especially glaucoma, and lasers are slowly replacing many glaucoma surgeries. Conventional trabeculectomy has so far remained the gold standard for glaucoma surgery and efforts are being made to develop a new...

... Abstract Advances in anterior segment imaging modalities have contributed new insights towards a better understanding of the various mechanisms of angle-closure glaucoma (ACG). This development is key to good decision making when confronted with angle-closure patients needing appropriate...

... Abstract The coexistence of cataract and glaucoma represents a challenge for the ophthalmologist and the issue is still open to debate. The surgical management is based on both the visual field defect and the loss of visual acuity. The surgical options currently available are: (1) cataract...

... Abstract Pediatric glaucoma surgery is challenging because of the differences in anatomy from the adult, differences in the behavior of the tissues of a child's glaucomatous eye, the variety in causes of the disease, and difficulties with postoperative management. Goniotomy and trabeculotomy...

... Abstract Primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) is a major cause of irreversible blindness in many parts of the world. The prevalence of PACG is highly race dependent. However, although less common than in Asians, PACG is not as rare as originally perceived among racial groups such as Caucasians...

... Abstract The etiology of glaucoma is multifactorial. Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the only modifiable factor in glaucoma management proven to alter the natural course of the disease. Currently, based on evidence-based glaucoma therapy, the only approach proven to be efficient in preserving...

... Abstract In glaucoma patients, lasers are used to increase aqueous humor outflow, treat internal block of aqueous flow, and reduce aqueous humor production. The indications, techniques, and efficacy of various traditional glaucoma laser procedures such as argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT...

... Abstract Cataract and glaucoma are main causes of blindness and visual impairment in Europe and worldwide. Both conditions are associated with the aging process, and their prevalence is expected to further increase with population aging. Moreover, both medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma...

.... However, further clinical trials are needed to establish their optimal dosing and potential complementary effects with the existing compounds. Introduction Filtering surgery is the most effective treatment to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma patients. Trabeculectomy is the reference...

... is imperative. The goal of glaucoma treatment, as formulated by the European Glaucoma Society, is to maintain the patient's visual function and related quality of life (QoL) at a sustainable cost. Visual acuity and intraocular pressure measurements, visual field testing, and clinical examination of the optic...

... Abstract All types of glaucoma involve glaucomatous optic neuropathy. The key to the detection and management of glaucoma is understanding how to examine the optic nerve head (ONH). The rate of structural progression is highly variable with some individuals progressing very slowly over many...

... Abstract The visual field (VF) test is currently the most useful technique both for an unambiguous diagnosis and for the follow-up of chronic glaucoma. Relative paracentral scotomas and nasal step are usually the earliest signs of glaucomatous functional damage. In definite glaucoma, damage...