Open AccessEffects of Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy on Glaucoma-like Progression in Susceptible Eyes
Author(s) -
Jeanette Du,
James T. Patrie,
Bruce E. Prum,
Peter A. Netland,
Yevgeniy Shildkrot
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of glaucoma
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.11
H-Index - 88
eISSN - 1536-481X
pISSN - 1057-0829
DOI - 10.1097/ijg.0000000000001382
Subject(s) - medicine , glaucoma , ophthalmology , nerve fiber layer , retinal , intraocular pressure , optic nerve , ocular hypertension , population , visual field , environmental health
PRéCIS:: Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections may accelerate glaucomatous change in patients with preexisting glaucoma or ocular hypertension (OHT). The safety of long-term injections in this specific population may be reflected in the need for additional glaucoma interventions.