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Abstract #90189 Published in IGR 21-3
Evidence-based understanding of disc hemorrhage in glaucoma
Lee EJ; Kee HJ; Han JC; Kee CSurvey of Ophthalmology 2021; 66: 412-422
Disc hemorrhage is a characteristic finding that is highly associated with glaucoma development or progression. Consequently, the literature commonly designates disc hemorrhage as a "risk factor" for glaucoma progression; however, the exact cause-and-effect relationship or mechanism remains unclear. In this review, we discuss the emerging evidence that disc hemorrhage is a secondary development that follows glaucomatous damage. As our understanding of disc hemorrhage has progressed in recent decades, we suggest the terminology be changed from "risk factor" to "indicator" of ongoing glaucomatous development or progression for a more accurate description, better indication of the clinical implications and, ultimately, a better guide for future research.
Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Full articleClassification:
2.14 Optic disc (Part of: 2 Anatomical structures in glaucoma)
9.4.10 Glaucomas associated with hemorrhage (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)