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[Parapapillary autofluorescence as indicator for glaucoma].

A Viestenz1, A Langenbucher, C Y Mardin

  • 1Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen. Arne.Viestenz@t-online.de

Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|April 28, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Parapapillary autofluorescence (PAF), a sign of lipofuscin accumulation, is increased in eyes with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PSXG), and normal tension glaucoma (NTG) compared to healthy eyes. This finding suggests PAF analysis may aid in future glaucoma diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal imaging
  • Glaucoma diagnostics

Background:

  • Fundus autofluorescence, indicating lipofuscin accumulation, is observed in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and advanced glaucoma.
  • Parapapillary lipofuscin accumulation has been histologically observed in glaucoma patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate in vivo parapapillary autofluorescence (PAF) in healthy eyes and eyes with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PSXG), and normal tension glaucoma (NTG).

Main Methods:

  • Controlled cross-sectional analysis of 281 eyes (98 controls, 95 POAG, 32 PSXG, 56 NTG) using a confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscope (Heidelberg Retina Angiograph II).
  • Lipofuscin was excited with an argon blue laser (488 nm), and PAF was detected in the spectrum above 500 nm.
  • PAF area and distance to the optic nerve head were analyzed, and glaucomatous optic nerve head atrophy (GONHA) was staged.

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Main Results:

  • Eyes with advanced GONHA showed significantly larger PAF areas compared to healthy eyes (p < 0.001).
  • The PAF distance to the optic nerve head was greater in glaucoma patients (POAG, PSXG, NTG) than in controls (p < 0.004).
  • PAF area correlated with GONHA stage, but no significant difference in PAF area was found between glaucoma types.

Conclusions:

  • Pronounced parapapillary autofluorescence (PAF) indicates increased lipofuscin accumulation in eyes with POAG, PSXG, and NTG.
  • PAF analysis shows potential as a future indicator for diagnosing glaucoma.