advertisement

Top-Five of the Spanish Glaucoma Society Meeting
Toledo, Spain, March 10–12, 2016

Francisco J. Muñoz-Negrete

1. Evaluation of the RETICS Glaucoma Diagnostic Calculator for Detecting Pre-Perimetric Glaucoma
   The RETICS Glaucoma Diagnostic Calculator (RGDC) from Cirrus-OCT demonstrated that RGDC improves glaucoma detection. An analysis was performed in 149 eyes with ocular hypertension. The RGDC showed higher values in PPG than in non-PPG. The AUCs was only 0.66. In cases with PPG and 1-2 red values in the last scan from Cirrus, the AUC increased to 0.88. (Javier Moreno- Montañés, Pamplona, Spain)
2. Glia-Neuron Interactions in the Mammalian Retina
   The glia from the retina, and in particular Müller cells, are the first sensors of damage in glaucoma. Thus, we propose in our paper to pay attention to the glia-neuron interactions to be able to protect the retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) affected by glaucoma. To know the glial surroundings of RGCs is crucial and the neuroprotective treatment could depend on that. (Elena Vecino, Bilbao, Spain)
3. Lamina Cribrosa and Optic Disc Head in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
   We evaluated factors associated with morphological characteristics of the optic nerve head and lamina cribrosa in 60 primary open-angle glaucomas. Older age, thinner retinal nerve fiber layer, thinner ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer and worse visual field status were significantly correlated with thinner prelaminar tissue thickness, demonstrating that both lamina cribrosa and prelaminar tissue are involved in the physiopathology of glaucoma. (Laura Díez-Álvarez, Madrid, Spain)
4. Contrast Sensitivity And The Impact Of Glaucoma In Quality Of Vision
   The aim of this transversal study was to evaluate the relationship between contrast sensitivity tests, which assess visual quality (Pelli-Robson and CSV1000), and perimetric glaucoma severity (mild, moderate, severe), in 140 eyes. The mild glaucoma group showed better visual quality, with statistically better results in Pelli-Robson and CSV1000 under lighting conditions photopic, and mesopic+glare+filter (except highest frequencies: 12-18 cycles/degree). (Noemí Güerri, Zaragoza, Spain)
5. Corneal Hysteresis and Central Corneal Thickness in Patients with Congenital Glaucoma and Health Controls
   ORA and Pentacam were used in 66 childhood glaucoma patients and 94 age-matched controls to perform a multivariate binary logistic model to discriminate between both groups. The best model presents a sensitivity of 86.67%, a specificity of 86.89%, an AUC of 93.16%, and as predictors: hysteresis, corneal resistance factor, posterior and anterior maximum elevations, and central corneal thickness. (Lucía Perucho González, Madrid, Spain)