ISSN: 2155-9570
William E Sponsel
University of Texas San Antonio , Biomedical Engineering and WESMDPA Glaucoma Service,
311 Camden Street, Suite 306, San Antonio, TX 78215
Tanzania
Research Article
Utility of Anterior Segment OCT Measurements for Predicting Severe Eye Pressure Increase after Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant
Author(s): Michael A Singer, Angela Herro, Joshua Singer, Krishna Surapaneni, Jason Espitia and William E SponselMichael A Singer, Angela Herro, Joshua Singer, Krishna Surapaneni, Jason Espitia and William E Sponsel
Background/aims: To assess the utility of non-contact anterior segment ocular coherence tomography (AS-OCT) measurement of the angle recess width (AR) to predict eyes prone to intraocular pressure (IOP) spikes after injection of intravitreal dexamethasone implant in patients with CRVO and BRVO.
Methods: Cohort study with fellow-eye control of 34 patients with gonioscopically open angles and RVO undergoing intravitreal injection of dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex). All participants received pre-injection AS-OCT in both eyes using spectral domain Cirrus OCT. Independent masked assessors measured the AR width using electronic imaging calipers. IOP was monitored prior to implant placement, and monthly for 6 months thereafter. Comparisons between AR width and degree of steroid response, phakic status, gender, and prior history of glaucoma were analy.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000311