Apr 2006

Resources and Information

»Clinical Guidelines

Apr 12 2006

The Role of CCT in Glaucoma Patients

J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO

The Ocular Hypertension Study (OHTS) was the first multi-center trial to demonstrate the relationship between CCT and risk of progression to glaucoma in Ocular Hypertensive patients. While this information has established a new standard in the care for our patients, it has also opened discussion regarding the usefulness of this information in areas other than Ocular Hypertensives.
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»Glaucoma Watch

Apr 12 2006

Neckties and IOP: The Controversy Continues

Bud O'Leary, OD

Clinicians have been aware of the increase of intraocular pressure from tight collars and neckties. A new study published in the Journal of Glaucoma, December 2005, by Talty and O’Brien gives us further information.
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