The Rate of Progression and Ocular Perfusion Pressure in the Low-Pressure Glaucoma Treatment Study
The Low-Pressure Glaucoma Treatment Study is the first multicenter, randomized, double-masked, controlled clinical trial comparing the efficacy of topical twice-daily brimonidine tartrate 0.2% and twice-daily timolol maleate 0.5% in reducing…
Long-term Development of Significant Visual Field Defects in Highly Myopic Eyes
We read with great interest the article by Ohno-Matsui and associates describing the visual field (VF) defects in highly myopic eyes. They reported that progressive VF defects were newly developed…
A Randomized Trial of Brimonidine Versus Timolol in Preserving Visual Function: Results From the Low-pressure Glaucoma Treatment Study
The Low-Pressure Glaucoma Study by Krupin and associates reported a significantly lower rate of visual field progression in the brimonidine group (9%) compared to the timolol group (39%). They discuss…
Reporting Visual Acuities
The AJO encourages authors to report the visual acuity in the manuscript using the same nomenclature that was used in gathering the data provided they were recorded in one of…
Corneal Arcus is a Sign of Cardiovascular Disease, Even in Low-Risk Persons
Purpose To examine the association of corneal arcus to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in an adult, ethnic Indian population. Design Population-based cross-sectional study. Methods Population-based study of ethnic South Asian Indians…
Improved Assessment of Control in Intermittent Exotropia Using Multiple Measures
Purpose To develop and validate an improved measure of control in intermittent exotropia (XT). Design Prospective, noninterventional case series. Methods Twelve children with intermittent XT were evaluated during 4 sessions…
Pars Plana Vitrectomy, Fluocinolone Acetonide Implantation, and Silicone Oil Infusion for the Treatment of Chronic, Refractory Uveitic Hypotony
Purpose To assess the feasibility and outcomes of combining fluocinolone acetonide sustained drug delivery implant insertion, pars plana vitrectomy, and silicone oil infusion to treat patients with chronic, refractory ocular…
