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AI for Glaucoma Detection and Prognosis: Performance, Bias, and Clinical Integration in 2025 Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, affecting over 90 million people worldwide (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). Worryingly, more than 70% of glaucoma cases remain undiagnosed (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). Early detection is crucial because vision loss from glaucoma cannot be undone. In recent years, a...
24-Hour IOP Monitoring: Emerging Home and Implantable Technologies Glaucoma management is poised for a transformation as novel 24-hour intraocular pressure (IOP) monitoring tools come into practice. Traditional office IOP checks miss the nocturnal and early-morning spikes that many patients experience (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). In 2025, home-accessible rebound tonometers, cont...
Caffeine, L-Theanine, and IOP in Glaucoma Glaucoma patients often wonder whether common stimulants or supplements might affect their eye pressure (intraocular pressure, IOP). Caffeine – a central nervous system stimulant found in coffee, tea and energy drinks – can transiently raise blood pressure and may influence IOP. By contrast, L-theanine (an amino acid abundant in green tea) is known for c...
A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often linked to high fluid pressure inside the eye. It matters because early treatment can slow vision loss, but damage is usually permanent if untreated.
