Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, requiring a precise and multifaceted diagnostic approach. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has become indispensable for structural assessment, yet its full potential in clinical practice remains underutilized. In this chapter, I integrate 13 years of experience and over 30,000 OCT examinations to present a protocol-based strategy that combines conventional parameters- such as retinal nerve fiber layer and ganglion cell analysis - with a differentiated focus on the anterior segment, particularly the cameral sinus, an often-overlooked structure in disease progression.
By systematically incorporating anterior segment OCT (AS-OCT) into
glaucoma evaluation, this approach enhances risk stratification, differential
diagnosis, and treatment decisions. Case-based evidence underscores the
importance of refining traditional methodologies while leveraging underexplored
insights into aqueous humor dynamics and trabecular meshwork function. This
work challenges conventional paradigms, demonstrating how a comprehensive,
OCT-driven strategy can optimize clinical outcomes and contribute to long-term
visual preservation.
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Honassys R. Rocha
Silva
Clínica do Olho, Salvador, Brazil.
Clínica do Olho
Clínica do Olho, Salvador, Brazil.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/msti/v9/4585
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