We are pleased to highlight eight impactful papers on glaucoma published in the Journal of Clinical & Translational Ophthalmology (JCTO, ISSN: 2813-1053) during 2024 and 2025. This curated collection highlights the latest advancements in the field, ranging from novel drug delivery systems and AI-driven diagnostics to surgical outcome comparisons and specialized clinical case studies.
1. “A Review of Ocular and Systemic Side Effects in Glaucoma Pharmacotherapy”
by Xiaole Li, Michael Balas and David J. Mathew
J. Clin. Transl. Ophthalmol. 2025, 3(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcto3010002
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2813-1053/3/1/2
2. “Preparation and In Vitro Testing of Brinzolamide-Loaded Poly Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid (PLGA) Nanoparticles for Sustained Drug Delivery”
by Ann-Marie Ako-Adounvo and Pradeep K. Karla
J. Clin. Transl. Ophthalmol. 2024, 2(1), 1–14; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcto2010001
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2813-1053/2/1/1
3. “Artificial Intelligence in Glaucoma: A New Landscape of Diagnosis and Management”
by Patrick Xiang Ji, Vethushan Ramalingam, Michael Balas, Lauren Pickel and David J. Mathew
J. Clin. Transl. Ophthalmol. 2024, 2(2), 47–63; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcto2020005
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2813-1053/2/2/5
4. “Balancing Pressure and Pills: Short-Term Outcomes of Goniotomy vs. Trabeculectomy in Adult Glaucoma”
by Sunny Kahlon and John Steven Jarstad
J. Clin. Transl. Ophthalmol. 2025, 3(4), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcto3040027
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2813-1053/3/4/27
5. “MIGS, Cataract Surgery, or Both? An Analysis of Clinical Trial Data to Compare Efficacy and Outcomes on Glaucoma Patients”
by Jeremy Appelbaum, Abdullah Virk, Deepkumar Patel and Karen Allison
J. Clin. Transl. Ophthalmol. 2025, 3(4), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcto3040020
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2813-1053/3/4/20
6. “The Use of Ologen Collagen Matrix in Combination with XEN45 Microstent for the Treatment of Glaucoma: A Retrospective Chart Review”
by Catherine Johnson, Michael Jensen, John A. Musser, Neil Kelkar, Kevin Eid, Ryan T. Wallace, Cole Swiston, Ben J. Brintz, Austin Nakatsuka, Brian C. Stagg et al.
J. Clin. Transl. Ophthalmol. 2025, 3(2), 9; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcto3020009
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2813-1053/3/2/9
7. “Understanding Factors Contributing to Glaucoma in Populations of African Descent”
by Raheel Anwar, Gabriel Bellamy Plaice, Andrew Geddes, Hannah F Botfield, Lisa J Hill and Imran Masood
J. Clin. Transl. Ophthalmol. 2024, 2(4), 155–170; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcto2040013
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2813-1053/2/4/13
8. “A Case Report of Secondary Glaucoma in a Patient with HTLV-1: Discussion about the Management of Secondary Glaucoma Due to Recurrent Granulomatous Uveitis”
by Kenta Ashikaga, Teruhiko Hamanaka, Mayumi Hosogai, Takao Tanaka, Shintaro Nakao and Toshinari Funaki
J. Clin. Transl. Ophthalmol. 2024, 2(2), 26–33; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcto2020003
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2813-1053/2/2/3
