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Abstract #119706 Published in IGR 25-1
Comprehensive assessment of glaucoma in patients with high myopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis with a discussion of structural and functional imaging modalities
Quiroz-Reyes MA; Quiroz-Gonzalez EA; Quiroz-Gonzalez MA; Lima-Gomez VInternational Ophthalmology 2024; 44: 405
PURPOSE: The interplay between myopia and glaucoma has gained attention, with escalating myopia demonstrating a significant association with increased POAG rates, particularly in patients with severe myopia. This systematic review aimed to comprehensively analyze the relationship between myopia and glaucoma, focusing on the structural and functional implications, risk factors, and assessment modalities. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) played a crucial role in this study, particularly in highly myopic populations. METHODS: This study's rigor is underscored by using the PRISMA guidelines, which ensured a meticulous search strategy was employed across multiple databases from 2012 to 2024. The inclusion criteria included individuals aged 18 years or older with high myopia, defined as a spherical equivalent of less than -6.0 diopters or an axial length > 26.0 mm, diagnosed with chronic glaucoma. Various study designs were incorporated, including randomized controlled trials, prospective cohort studies, and observational studies. Quality assessment was performed using the Jadad Scale, and statistical analyses were performed to summarize the study characteristics and outcomes. RESULTS: Of the 350 initial articles, 15 met the inclusion criteria. OCT assessments revealed structural changes such as thinning of the retinal nerve fiber layer preceding functional losses. Meta-analyses demonstrated a heightened risk of POAG with increasing myopia severity, showing a significant nonlinear relationship. This meta-analysis of six studies involving 3040 patients revealed a relationship between myopia and glaucoma (OR = 12.0, 95% CI 10.1-4.7, P < 0.00001). CONCLUSION: This comprehensive analysis consolidates the evidence of the relationship between myopia and glaucoma, emphasizing the pivotal role of OCT and other imaging modalities in early detection and monitoring.
The Retina Department of Oftalmologia Integral ABC (Medical and Surgical Nonprofit Organization) is Affiliated with the Postgraduate Studies Division at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. Paseo de las Palmas 735 Suite 303, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000, Mexico City, Mexico. drquiroz@prodigy.net.mx.
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