Stanka Uzunova
Specialized private practice, Bulgaria
Title: Dynamics of compliance in glaucoma progression: A cross-sectional study comparing IOP and CCT devices followed by a longitudinal IOP and cup-to-disc ratio analysis
Biography
Biography: Stanka Uzunova
Abstract
An observational study by a single investigator was conducted to evaluate the glaucoma progression during adequate therapy and excellent patient compliance. A quantitative analysis was conducted to establish the accuracy and correlation between two widely-used ultrasound and non-contact CCT devices. A qualitative analysis was performed to determine the fluctuations of IOP and glaucoma excavation over a period of 25 weeks. A two-tailed t-test and Pearson’s correlation were performed for statistical analysis. All participants were clinically proved to have POAG. 70 eyes from 35 patients, 7 men and 28 women (age range 51-85, mean age 65,9) were examined. Each had their CCT measured using Ocuscan RxP Ophthalmic Ultrasound System and IOP using Goldman Applanation Tonometer (GAT), and then compared to IOP and CCT measured with Nidek NT-530P Combination Non-contact Tonometer, Non-contact Pachimeter. Baseline: IOP and cup-to-disc ratio. Follow-up: IOP using GAT (after 12 and 25 weeks) and cup-to-disc ratio (after 25 weeks).