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Area of Science:

  • Neuroimaging
  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
  • Understanding the neurological underpinnings of POAG is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate white matter alterations in patients with POAG using advanced neuroimaging techniques.
  • To map the specific regions of white matter affected in POAG.

Main Methods:

  • Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) data were acquired from 15 POAG patients and 15 healthy controls.
  • Tract-Based Spatial Statistics (TBSS) analysis was employed to compare white matter integrity (Fractional Anisotropy - FA).
  • Analyses were performed using FSL software and corrected for multiple comparisons with TFCE.

Main Results:

  • POAG patients exhibited significantly lower FA values in the occipital white matter compared to controls.
  • The observed differences were statistically significant (p<0.05, corrected).

Conclusions:

  • Reduced white matter FA in the occipital region suggests potential atrophy of the visual cortex in POAG.
  • These findings may offer new insights for the diagnosis and therapeutic strategies for POAG.