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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Vision Science
  • Glaucoma Research

Background:

  • Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a leading cause of irreversible blindness.
  • Early detection of POAG is crucial for effective management and vision preservation.
  • Spatial contrast sensitivity (CS) is a key visual function that may be affected in early glaucoma stages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate spatial contrast sensitivity (CS) in patients suspected of having primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).
  • To compare CS between suspected POAG patients, early POAG patients, and healthy controls.
  • To investigate the correlation between CS and clinical parameters, and assess its diagnostic accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • Spatial contrast sensitivity (CS) was measured using sinusoidal gratings at 4 cycles/degree.
  • Foveal and peripheral CS were assessed in suspected POAG patients and compared to age-matched healthy controls.
  • Foveal CS was also assessed in early POAG patients and compared to suspected POAG patients and controls, considering age groups (under and over 50).

Main Results:

  • Peripheral CS was significantly lower in older suspected POAG patients compared to controls (p=0.040).
  • Foveal CS was reduced in both suspected POAG and early POAG patients across both age groups compared to controls (p<0.001 to p=0.044).
  • Foveal CS correlated with age and cup-disc ratio in early POAG, showing fair diagnostic accuracy (AUC=0.74) for early POAG detection.

Conclusions:

  • Spatial contrast sensitivity is diminished in individuals with suspected POAG compared to healthy individuals.
  • These findings suggest that spatial vision loss is evident prior to the clinical diagnosis of POAG.
  • CS assessment may serve as a valuable tool for detecting early signs of vision impairment in POAG.