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Abstract #8464 Published in IGR 5-1
Circulating platelet aggregates and progression of visual field loss in glaucoma
Bojic L; Mandic Z; Bukovic D; Karelovic D; Strinic TCollegium Antropologicum 2002; 26: 589-593
The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between circulating platelet aggregates (CPA) and progression of visual field loss in primary open-angle glaucoma patients. CPA was determined in 27 patients with open-angle glaucoma with nonprogressive visual field loss and in 15 patients with open-angle glaucoma and progression of visual field loss. Intraocular pressure (IOP) under topical therapy was < 18 mmHg in all patients. CPA in glaucoma patients with progression of visual field loss was not significantly higher than those without visual field progression (p = 0.59). In conclusion, this study shows that increased platelet aggregability is not solely responsible for progression of visual field loss in glaucoma patients, and indicates the role of IOP in the pathogenesis of visual field loss.
Dr. L. Bojic, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Split, Split, Croatia
Classification:
9.2.2 Other risk factors for glaucoma (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.2 Primary open angle glaucomas)
