Mastering Structural Glaucoma Progression

JOURNAL TITLE: Highlights of Ophthalmology

Author
1. Alberto Diniz-Filho
ISSN
1024-6983
DOI
10.5005/hoe-10101-50503
Volume
50
Issue
5ENG
Publishing Year
2022
Pages
9
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Glaucoma Unit, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
  • Article keywords
    Glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma, optical coherence tomography, progression

    Abstract

    Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy and early detection is key to preventing vision loss from the disease. Many patients can show progressive structural changes despite the absence of detectable losses on visual field. These structural changes are usually quantified by imaging technologies, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT). This technology can provide quantitative and reproducible measurements of the peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer, optic nerve head, and macula, which have been shown to be helpful in the early detection of disease progression. Therefore, clinicians should be aware on how to properly use the progression tools provided by OCT.

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