Your Special Attention For
(IGR 12-1 June, 2010)
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Anti-VEGF therapy for glaucoma
Horsley MB, Kahook MY
Current Opinions in Ophthalmology 2010; 21: 112-117
Abstract no. 25087
Use of anti-VEGF agents for neovascular glaucoma as well as wound modulation after trabeculectomy
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Aqueous humor dynamics in historical perspective
Mark HH
Survey of Ophthalmology 2010; 55: 89-100
Abstract no. 25123
Background of the study of aqueous humor dynamics.
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Gender and glaucoma: what we know and what we need to know
Vajaranant TS, Nayak S, Wilensky JT, Joslin CE
Current Opinions in Ophthalmology 2010; 21: 91-99
Abstract no. 25089
Older women are at risk for glaucoma and glaucoma blindness.
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Glaucoma and systemic diseases
Salim S, Shields MB
Survey of Ophthalmology 2010; 55: 64-77
Abstract no. 25124
SA4 Knowledge of systemic diseases and potential drug interactions, especially between various systemic and glaucoma medications, is important for the safe management of glaucoma patients.
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Glaucoma in latinos/hispanics
Kim E, Varma R
Current Opinions in Ophthalmology 2010; 21: 100-105
Abstract no. 25085
Understanding the particular characteristics of glaucoma in the Latino population is essential for correct diagnosis and management of this potentially blinding condition.
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Intracranial pressure and glaucoma
Berdahl JP, Allingham RR
Current Opinions in Ophthalmology 2010; 21: 106-111
Abstract no. 25076
The relationship between intraocular pressure and intracranial pressure may play an important role in the development of glaucoma.
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Management of coexisting cataract and glaucoma
Crichton A
Current Opinions in Ophthalmology 2010; 21: 129-134
Abstract no. 25083
The management of cataract in the glaucoma patient.
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New devices in glaucoma surgery
Rao K, Ahmed I, Blake D A, Ayyala R S
Expert Review of Ophthalmology 2009; 4: 491-504
Abstract no. 25588
The design, surgical success and complications of new surgical devices are discussed.
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Nonprimate models for glaucoma retinopathy and optic neuropathy
Pang I -H, Clark A F
Neuromethods 2010; 46: 139-164
Abstract no. 25372
A summary of major nonprimate animal models that are useful for the study of glaucoma.
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Performance-based Measures of Visual Function
Warrian KJ, Altangerel U, Spaeth GL
Survey of Ophthalmology 2010;
Abstract no. 25166
Performance-based measures of visual function are becoming increasingly recognized.
The primate model offers an approach to clinical research that provides essential data that should be applicable to improving methods for assessing human glaucomatous optic neuropathy.
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Relationship between Oxidatve Stress and Autoimmunity in Glaucoma
Grus FH
Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde 2010; 227: 114-119
Abstract no. 25132
A potential role for oxidative stress and automimmunity in glaucoma.
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Revision for exposed anterior segment tubes
Kalenak JW
Journal of Glaucoma 2010; 19: 5-10
Abstract no. 25119
Review of the manaagement of exposed anterior segment tubes.
Editorials worthy reading
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On the nature of, and response to, medical evidence
Sommer A
American Journal of Ophthalmology 2010; 149: 182-183
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AGS position statement: Marijuana and the treatment of glaucoma
Jampel H
JoG Febr:
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Treatment of Ocular Hypertension: Hamlet's lament revisited
Sommer A.
Arch Ophthalmol. 2010;128(3):363-364.
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Suppression and reduction of corticosteroid induced ocular hypertension by anecortave in sheep
Kaufman P.L.
Arch Ophthalmol. 2010;128(3):365-366.