Over 80 million people suffer from glaucoma globally. Its prevalence has increased manifold over the past few years, with around 60 million people suffering from glaucoma in 2010. Young individuals are majorly affected by glaucoma. Given the increase in its prevalence, there have been significant developments in the technologies involved in glaucoma management.
Some of the clinically relevant developments include novel imaging techniques, new pharmacological approaches, and surgical treatment strategies. Recent developments in imaging 1. Three-dimensional optical coherence tomography Optical coherence tomography enables accurate quantitative assessment of the optic nerve head and surrounding retinal structures. This technique distinguishes between glaucomatous and non-glaucomatous eyes by assessing the optic disc area, rim area, cup-to-disc ratio, and two-dimensional measurement of the…
