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There are many papers reporting the outcome of surgical interventions in glaucoma patients, but few have been published regarding referrals for first-time glaucoma surgery or regarding the monitoring of patients and patient/disease-related characteristics during the time prior to referral for glaucoma...
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of acquired visual impairment in developed countries. In Japan, it is a primary causative disease for visual impairment, accounting for approximately 30% of all cases [1]. Glaucoma results in chronic and progressive damage to retinal ganglion cells and axons, with...
Glaucoma is an irreversible and progressive optic nerve disease, resulting in permanent loss of vision1. As life expectancy continues to increase, the number of glaucoma cases is on the rise with its prevalence surpassing that of conditions like diabetic retinopathy (DR) and age-related macular degeneration....
The sclera is a structure consisting of collagen fibers, proteoglycans, and glycoproteins, forming 85% of the outer layer of the eye. It plays an important role in balancing intraocular pressure (IOP) [1]. Previous research demonstrates that the sclera is crucial to the pathophysiology of several ocular...