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Abstract #6078 Published in IGR 2-2
Assessment of the retinal blood flow by DRG retina Doppler in primary open angle glaucoma and normal tension glaucoma
Zaluczkowska-Marcela K; Rusek P; Dudzinski A; Filipecka IKlinika Oczna 2000; 102: 115-118
PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the blood flow in the central retinal artery (CRA) in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and normal tension glaucoma (NTG). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Two groups of patients were examined: group 1 consisted of 15 patients (19 eyes) with POAG, group 2 of 16 patients (32 eyes) with NTG. The controls were age-matched healthy persons. Blood flow velocities and resistance index in central retinal artery were measured by DRG retina Doppler. RESULTS: The authors found decreased blood flow velocity in CRA in most of the patients with NTG and in some of the patients with POAG. A significant increase of resistance index was only found in the NTG group. CONCLUSION: This study confirmed that assessment of the blood flow in central retinal artery appears to be a valuable method in diagnosis of neuropathy mechanism in glaucoma. LA: Polish
Dr. K. Zaluczkowska-Marcela, I Katedry i Kliniki Okulistyki Slaskiej AM, Katowice, Poland
Classification:
6.11 Bloodflow measurements (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods)