Annual Evidence Update on Glaucoma

NLH Eyes & Vision Specialist Library presents the Annual Evidence Update on Glaucoma.

24th to 30th November 2008

 

A collection of evidence that has emerged over the past 12 months

The term “glaucoma” for the purposes of the annual evidence update (AEU) is used to cover primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and normal tension glaucoma (NTG). Ocular hypertension is also included here as it is a strong risk factor for developing glaucoma.

The evidence is presented through a number of topics reflecting the care pathway and has been categorised into secondary publications (systematic reviews and meta analyses), interventional studies (randomised control trials and clinical control trials) and observational studies.

Links to the full text articles are provided where available and links to PubMed abstracts in all other cases. Links to the original 2006 National Knowledge Week and 2007 update are also provided.

Topics include

• Epidemiology
• Screening
• Medical management:
• Optic disc imaging - diagnosis and disease monitoring
• Assessment of Visual Field Progression
• Patient education
• Living with Glaucoma and low vision services

Printable and low vision accessible web versions are also available.

Freely available from 24th November at www.library.nhs.uk/eyes

Our Special Feature on Driving and Glaucoma will be available from 26th November

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