研究目的
To investigate iris morphological features in 360° angle-closure neovascular glaucoma (NVG) by swept-source anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT).
研究成果
In patients with 360° angle-closure NVG, the iris thickness decreased to about 50% of that in healthy subjects, and the PAS length exceeded the trabecular meshwork length by about 1.5 times. Further research is required to clarify the mechanism of reduction in iris thickness.
研究不足
1. The pupil diameter was not different between the NVG group and the control group, possibly due to dark room conditions affecting dilation. 2. It was unclear whether the iris thickness decreased before closing the whole circumference of the angle. 3. ASOCT cannot reveal the microstructures of the iris, limiting the understanding of structural changes in thinner irises.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A retrospective, clinic-based, comparative study design was employed. Swept-source ASOCT was used to analyze iris morphological features.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
14 patients with 360° angle-closure NVG and 14 healthy age-matched control subjects were enrolled. All patients had no prior glaucoma surgery but underwent cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Swept-source ASOCT (SS-1000 CASIATM, TOMEY, Nagoya, Japan) was used for imaging.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Horizontal scanning images were analyzed using software calipers in temporal and nasal angle areas. Parameters measured included iris thickness at 1 and 2 mm from the pupil edge, iris length, trabecular meshwork length, PAS length, PAS height ratio, and pupil diameter.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Statistical comparisons between the NVG and control groups were performed using Student’s t test.
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