Population-Based Evaluation of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer, Retinal Ganglion Cell Layer, and Inner Plexiform Layer as a Diagnostic Tool For Glaucoma [Retina]

Conclusions. Macular RGCL loss is at least as common as peripapillary RNFL abnormalities in population-based glaucoma cases. Screening for glaucoma using OCT-derived regional thickness identifies approximately half of those cases of glaucoma as diagnosed by perimetry.

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Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - December 29, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Springelkamp, H., Lee, K., Wolfs, R. C. W., Buitendijk, G. H. S., Ramdas, W. D., Hofman, A., Vingerling, J. R., Klaver, C. C. W., Abramoff, M. D., Jansonius, N. M. Tags: Retina Source Type: research

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