USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Glaucoma Screening in Adults
And in second recommendation statement, evidence insufficient for screening asymptomatic older adults for impaired visual acuity
And in second recommendation statement, evidence insufficient for screening asymptomatic older adults for impaired visual acuity
Current evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening adults without signs or symptoms of glaucoma
Authors say risk for glaucoma is low and should not discourage use of hormonal contraceptives
High caffeine intake not associated with increased risk for higher IOP or glaucoma, overall; among those with genetic risk, caffeine consumption increases risk of glaucoma
20-year cumulative incidence of primary open angle glaucoma was 45.6 percent after adjustment for exposure time
Brinzolamide ophthalmic suspension 1% is indicated for elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.
Research shows patients with glaucoma are likely to encounter conflicting opinions on marijuana’s role in glaucoma therapy, especially from dispensaries.
Researchers investigated an association between blood pressure medications and glaucoma.
Study shows reductions in intraocular pressures and antiglaucoma medication use.
A growing body of research shows SLT for first-line glaucoma therapy works as well as drops — so why aren’t clinician’s embracing it?