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Two-year outcome of phacogoniotomy for advanced primary angle-closure glaucoma with cataracts: a multicentre study
Glaucoma
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 Published on 26/03/2025 |  Original article (Abstract)  | Yunhe Song et al. | British Journal of Ophthalmology 2025; aop:10.1136/bjo-2024-325375

Data are available on reasonable request. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo-2024-325375...

A retrospective evaluation of the clinical monitoring period prior to referral for glaucoma surgery with the emphasis on visual field test results
Glaucoma
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 Published on 19/03/2025 |  Original article (Abstract)  | Hougaard Jesper L. et al. | BMC Ophthalmology 2025; 25(1): 120

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...

Correlation between contrast sensitivity and national eye institute visual function questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) Rasch scores in patients with open-angle glaucoma: A cross-sectional study
Glaucoma
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 Published on 12/03/2025 |  Original article (Abstract)  | Nakano Rieko et al. | BMC Ophthalmology 2025; 25(1): 95

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...

A hybrid multi model artificial intelligence approach for glaucoma screening using fundus images
Glaucoma
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 Published on 05/03/2025 |  Original article (Abstract)  | Sharma Parmanand et al. | npj Digital Medicine 2025; 8(1): 130

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....

Assessment of anterior scleral thickness in Turkish open angle glaucoma patients: an anterior segment optical coherence tomography study
Glaucoma
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 Published on 26/02/2025 |  Original article (Abstract)  | Torun Işıl Merve et al. | BMC Ophthalmology 2025; 25(1): 87

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...