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The strong correlation between visual function improvement and retinal microcirculation enhancement in glaucoma.

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Effective intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction improved retinal vessel density and visual function in glaucoma patients. This suggests that enhancing retinal microcirculation alongside IOP management may aid visual recovery in chronic glaucoma.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Imaging
  • Glaucoma Research

Background:

  • Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness.
  • Intraocular pressure (IOP) is a primary risk factor for glaucoma.
  • Retinal microcirculation changes are associated with glaucoma progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate retinal vessel density (VD) changes after IOP reduction in glaucoma patients.
  • To explore the relationship between retinal VD, visual function, and optic nerve structure.

Main Methods:

  • Included patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and chronic primary angle-closure glaucoma (CPACG).
  • Measured peripapillary and macular VD, RNFL thickness, FAZ, and VF parameters pre- and post-treatment (1 week to 6 months).
  • Utilized ANOVA and Pearson correlation analysis for data interpretation.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in peripapillary and macular VD were observed post-IOP reduction.
  • The foveal avascular zone (FAZ) area significantly narrowed.
  • Visual field mean deviation (MD) improved, correlating with peripapillary VD changes.

Conclusions:

  • Effective IOP reduction benefits retinal microcirculation and visual function in glaucoma.
  • Improving retinal microcirculation may contribute to partial visual recovery in chronic glaucoma patients.