ABSTRACT Optical coherence tomography is often used for detection of glaucoma as well as to monitor progression. This paper reviews the most common types of artifacts on the optical coherence tomography report that may be confused with glaucomatous damage. We mainly focus on anatomy-related artifacts in which the retinal layer segmentation and thickness measurements are correct. In such cases, the probability maps (also known as deviation maps) show abnormal (red and yellow) regions, which may mislead the clinician to assume […]

ABSTRACT Silicone oil has been an important intraocular tamponade in retinopexy in cases of complicated retinal detachment surgery. The increase of intraocular pressure and development of secondary glaucoma are a known complication of its use. A variety of mechanisms have been proposed for the pathogenesis, depending on the onset. This article aims to review the literature about pathogenesis, the incidence and risk factors, as well as the treatment of this pathology.

ABSTRACT The rate of visual field progression is an essential factor in determining risk of visual disability or blindness in glaucoma patients. Knowledge of the rate of progression of a particular patient, in combination with an estimation of their longevity and other clinical factors, allows clinicians to optimize management by providing appropriately aggressive treatment. Despite decades of research on the treatment of glaucoma, the natural history of glaucomatous visual field progression in untreated and treated patients remains unclear. The purpose […]

The term “neovascular glaucoma” (NVG) was proposed by Weiss in 1963, although this disease has received different names, such as congestive, rubeotic congestion, rubeotic and hemorrhagic glaucoma.() This occurs as a result of a chronic and maintained lack of oxygen (ischemia) in the retina, which stimulates the formation of new blood vessels in an attempt to better oxygenate an ischemic retina (A phenomenon called neovascularization).() […]

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to highlight the impact of biomechanical corneal response in available in vivo tonometry methods for glaucoma management. Systematic review of non-contact air-puff tonometers that analyzes the corneal deformation response, with special focus on the investigation of the correlation of derived parameters with intraocular pressure measurements. The two actual and commercially available in vivo corneal tonometers provide promising information about biomechanical characteristics of the cornea and its relation to glaucoma, allowing the development of […]

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate efficacy of gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy and relate to severity of glaucoma. Methods A retrospective analysis of medical records of patients submitted to gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy, at a private hospital, from 2019 to 2021. Results A total of 20 were submitted to gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (2 eyes) or facectomy and gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (18 eyes). Patients with advanced-stage disease achieved a decrease by 5 mmHg (26.5%) in IOP, with a reduction of 2.3 drugs, and eyes with […]

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the population awareness of glaucoma. Methods A cross-sectional, descriptive, non-controlled study, using a questionnaire to collect data. The questions addressed sociodemographic profile and glaucoma, and were asked to individuals, before and after the presentation of an educational video on glaucoma. It was conducted in the city of Fortaleza (CE) and the respondents spontaneously decided to participate in a glaucoma prevention campaign. Results A total of 153 questionnaires were collected; in that, 130 were considered eligible, including […]

ABSTRACT Objective: Compare, through structured questionnaires, the knowledge about disease, management of eye drops and adherence to treatment of glaucoma patients disposed in two groups according to educational levels and socioeconomic levels. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out applying structured questionnaires based on an exploratory study to assess the level of Glaucoma patients’ knowledge relationated with the disease in two different audiences: the single health system (SUS) and private health plans. The questionnaires were used by doctors residents […]