Glaucoma: Advances in Diagnosis, Management, and Vision Preservation
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Ophthalmology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2027 | Viewed by 848
Editors
Interests: glaucoma; cataract; oxidative stress; antioxidant; surgery
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2. Koedo Eye Institute, Saitama, Japan
Interests: glaucoma; imaging; myopia; optical coherence tomography; optical coherence tomography angiography; visual field; visual field testing; structure-function relationship in the visual pathway disorders in glaucoma and myopia; glaucoma surgery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, resulting from progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells and optic nerve damage. With recent advances in imaging technologies such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography, the understanding of disease mechanisms and early detection has markedly improved. Therapeutic strategies have also diversified, encompassing pharmacologic treatments, an expanding spectrum of laser therapies—including selective laser trabeculoplasty, micropulse laser, and cyclophotocoagulation—and innovative surgical approaches such as minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). In addition, long-tube devices like the Ahmed ClearPath and the Paul Glaucoma Implant are providing new long-term IOP control options for advanced or refractory cases. Artificial intelligence and real-world evidence are further contributing to individualized care.
This Special Issue aims to present cutting-edge research in glaucoma diagnosis, disease mechanisms, and medical, laser, and surgical management. We especially encourage studies focusing on long-term visual function and vision preservation, bridging structural and functional outcomes to optimize patient quality of life.
Prof. Dr. Masaki Tanito
Dr. Takuhei Shoji
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- glaucoma diagnosis
- OCT and OCT angiography
- laser therapies (SLT, micropulse, cyclophotocoagulation, etc.)
- minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- long-tube devices
- artificial intelligence and imaging
- pharmacological therapy
- visual field and retinal ganglion cell function
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