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View article: Concordance between the new modular slit-lamp mounted Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT), conventional slit-lamp mounted GAT, and Perkins tonometer
Concordance between the new modular slit-lamp mounted Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT), conventional slit-lamp mounted GAT, and Perkins tonometer Open
Purpose: To evaluate a new device, the Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT) mounted on a novel handheld 3D-printed modular slit lamp (MSL), and compare it with the gold standard slit-lamp-mounted GAT and the handheld Perkins tonometer. Met…
View article: Incidence of primary open angle glaucoma in the Andhra Pradesh Eye Disease Study (APEDS)
Incidence of primary open angle glaucoma in the Andhra Pradesh Eye Disease Study (APEDS) Open
View article: Regional variation in the incidence of pseudo-exfoliation in the Andhra Pradesh Eye Disease Study (APEDS)
Regional variation in the incidence of pseudo-exfoliation in the Andhra Pradesh Eye Disease Study (APEDS) Open
View article: Comparison of Haemoglobin Estimation of Blood Donors by Specific Gravity Method, HemoCue Method and Automated Haematology Cell Analyzer
Comparison of Haemoglobin Estimation of Blood Donors by Specific Gravity Method, HemoCue Method and Automated Haematology Cell Analyzer Open
Introduction: Pre-donation haemoglobin (Hb) screening is among the foremost test done on blood donors to determine whether an individual is fit to donate with the intention of preventing inadvertent donation from an anaemic donor. The aim …
View article: Trabeculectomy for neovascular glaucoma in proliferative diabetic retinopathy, central retinal vein occlusion, and ocular ischemic syndrome: Surgical outcomes and prognostic factors for failure
Trabeculectomy for neovascular glaucoma in proliferative diabetic retinopathy, central retinal vein occlusion, and ocular ischemic syndrome: Surgical outcomes and prognostic factors for failure Open
Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of trabeculectomy in the eyes with neovascular glaucoma (NVG), caused by proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), and ocular ischemic syndrome (OIS). Methods: A retr…
View article: Anterior migration of asteroid hyalosis due to aqueous misdirection: asteroids in the wrong orbit
Anterior migration of asteroid hyalosis due to aqueous misdirection: asteroids in the wrong orbit Open
A 70-year-old gentleman presented with vision loss in his left eye (OS) following an uncomplicated phacoemulsification surgery with good postoperative vision (20/20, N6). He had developed redness and severe pain in his operated eye with lo…
View article: Initial experience with phacoemulsification and goniotomy using the Kahook dual blade in advanced open-angle glaucoma: Six-month outcomes in Indian eyes
Initial experience with phacoemulsification and goniotomy using the Kahook dual blade in advanced open-angle glaucoma: Six-month outcomes in Indian eyes Open
Purpose: The aim of this study was to report our initial experience on the outcomes of phacoemulsification in combination with goniotomy using the Kahook Dual Blade (KDB) in eyes with advanced open-angle glaucoma (OAG). Methods: The outcom…
View article: Changes in intraocular pressures associated with inhalational and mixed anesthetic agents currently used in ophthalmic surgery
Changes in intraocular pressures associated with inhalational and mixed anesthetic agents currently used in ophthalmic surgery Open
Purpose: The aim of this study was to measure changes in intraocular pressures (IOPs) associated with inhalational and mixed anesthetic agents currently used for general anesthesia (GA) in ophthalmic surgery. Methods: In a cross-sectional …
View article: Outcomes of Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty combined with near total iridectomy in iridocorneal endothelial syndrome
Outcomes of Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty combined with near total iridectomy in iridocorneal endothelial syndrome Open
To report the outcomes of endothelial keratoplasty (EK) combined with near total iridectomy in the management of iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome with severely disorganised anterior segment. Three patients with ICE syndrome, who had…
View article: Commentary
Commentary Open
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness across the world. In India, 11 million people were affected and another 24 million were at risk of the disease according to an estimate in 2010.[1] Nearly half of the population resides…
View article: Conversion of Flow-restrictive Ahmed Glaucoma Valve to a Nonrestrictive Drainage Implant by Slicing the Valve Leaflets: An In Vitro Study
Conversion of Flow-restrictive Ahmed Glaucoma Valve to a Nonrestrictive Drainage Implant by Slicing the Valve Leaflets: An In Vitro Study Open
Precis: With a newly designed blade, slicing of the Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) leaflets helped to convert the flow-restrictive AGV into a non–flow-restrictive device. Flow characteristics by our in-vitro study confirmed the loss of resista…
View article: Effect of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine on Intraocular Pressure in Patients Undergoing Glaucoma Surgery Under Local Anesthesia: A Pilot Study
Effect of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine on Intraocular Pressure in Patients Undergoing Glaucoma Surgery Under Local Anesthesia: A Pilot Study Open
Precis: Preoperative intravenous (IV) dexmedetomidine produced a 33% reduction in intraocular pressure (IOP) within 15 minutes of administration in patients with glaucoma. Purpose: To evaluate the effect of preoperative IV dexmedetomidine …
View article: Trabeculectomy in pregnancy: Case studies and literature review
Trabeculectomy in pregnancy: Case studies and literature review Open
Glaucoma management during pregnancy is a challenge for the patient and doctor. During pregnancy, the intraocular pressure (IOP) decreases. However, some women with preexisting glaucoma have elevated IOP requiring enhanced medical treatmen…
View article: LVPEI Glaucoma Epidemiology and Molecular Genetic Study: teleophthalmology screening for angle-closure disease in an underserved region
LVPEI Glaucoma Epidemiology and Molecular Genetic Study: teleophthalmology screening for angle-closure disease in an underserved region Open
View article: Safety and efficacy of paediatric silicone Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) in adult eyes with post-VR surgery glaucoma
Safety and efficacy of paediatric silicone Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) in adult eyes with post-VR surgery glaucoma Open
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View article: Post repair behavior of the Goldmann applanation tonometer in clinics
Post repair behavior of the Goldmann applanation tonometer in clinics Open
View article: Comparison of Visual Field Progression Rates Among the High Tension Glaucoma, Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma, and Normal Tension Glaucoma
Comparison of Visual Field Progression Rates Among the High Tension Glaucoma, Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma, and Normal Tension Glaucoma Open
In our cohort of treated primary glaucoma with matched baseline severity, a greater proportion of HTG eyes progressed faster compared to PACG. SA zone in HTG and NTG and IA zone in PACG showed greater VF progression.
View article: Profile of childhood glaucoma at a tertiary center in South India
Profile of childhood glaucoma at a tertiary center in South India Open
In our cohort, PCG was the most common childhood glaucoma and CTT was the most common surgery performed in these eyes. Steroid-induced and traumatic glaucomas were the most common acquired glaucomas; appropriate measures should be taken to…
View article: Is Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Consistent in Performance?
Is Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Consistent in Performance? Open
These laboratory findings might, at least partly, explain the variability in the clinical outcome of the device.
View article: Rescue of failing or failed trabeculectomy blebs with slit-lamp needling and adjunctive mitomycin C in Indian eyes
Rescue of failing or failed trabeculectomy blebs with slit-lamp needling and adjunctive mitomycin C in Indian eyes Open
Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of needling-revision augmented with a high dose of mitomycin C (MMC) in failing or failed blebs after trabeculectomy in Indian eyes. Methods: Prospective, noncomparat…
View article: Understanding practice patterns of glaucoma sub-specialists in India
Understanding practice patterns of glaucoma sub-specialists in India Open
This survey has found conformance with preferred practice patterns in several areas of diagnosis and management of glaucoma, but there was diversity in a few areas. The information is a significant step towards improvement of glaucoma care…
View article: Dynamics of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve® in vitro
Dynamics of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve® in vitro Open
View article: Screening for Primary Angle Closure Disease in resource constraint region
Screening for Primary Angle Closure Disease in resource constraint region Open
View article: Glaucoma associated with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome in 203 Indian subjects
Glaucoma associated with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome in 203 Indian subjects Open
In our study on ICE syndrome in Indian population, the presentation was predominantly uniocular and more common in middle aged women. Progressive iris atrophy was the most common clinical variant. ICE syndrome was associated with glaucoma …
View article: Surgical management of malignant glaucoma: a retrospective analysis of fifty eight eyes
Surgical management of malignant glaucoma: a retrospective analysis of fifty eight eyes Open
View article: Correction: Etiology and Management of Raised Intraocular Pressure following Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation in Myopic Eyes
Correction: Etiology and Management of Raised Intraocular Pressure following Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation in Myopic Eyes Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0165469.].
View article: Etiology and Management of Raised Intraocular Pressure following Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation in Myopic Eyes
Etiology and Management of Raised Intraocular Pressure following Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation in Myopic Eyes Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0165469.].
View article: Mean values of GDx ECC retinal nerve fiber layer parameters in glaucoma and control eyes with areas under the receiver operating characteristic curves and sensitivities at fixed specificities.
Mean values of GDx ECC retinal nerve fiber layer parameters in glaucoma and control eyes with areas under the receiver operating characteristic curves and sensitivities at fixed specificities. Open
ECC: enhanced corneal compensation; SD: standard deviation; AUC: area under the receiver operating characteristic curve; CI: confidence interval; NFI: nerve fiber indicator; *median with inter-quartile range. AUCs and sensitivities are adj…
View article: Diurnal intraocular pressure fluctuation and its risk factors in angle-closure and open-angle glaucoma
Diurnal intraocular pressure fluctuation and its risk factors in angle-closure and open-angle glaucoma Open