Lamina Cribrosa-Related Parameters Assessed by Optical Coherence Tomography for Prediction of Future Glaucoma Progression Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/02713683.2015.1052519

Purpose : To evaluate the value of lamina cribrosa (LC)-related parameters assessed by optical coherence tomography (OCT) in the future prediction of glaucomatous progression. Methods : Glaucoma or glaucoma suspect eyes were followed up for more than 2 years. Glaucoma progression was defined by optic disc/retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) photographic assessment or serial visual field exams. LC thickness, anterior LC distance (ALD) and prelaminar tissue thicknesses were determined with optic disc images obtained by Spectralis OCT enhanced depth imaging. Kaplan–Meier life table analyses were carried out, and survival experience was compared between eyes with thicker baseline LC (HLC ...