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Glaucoma Score presented at WGC Helsinki
The glaucoma score methodology was presented at the World Glaucoma Congress in Helsinki. This was as part of a technology session. Glaucoma is a complex disease. It is hard for Optometrists and graders to know when to refer to an Ophthalmologist. The Glaucoma score is a useful tool to determine the level of risk present at the time of screening.
The glaucoma score methodology was presented at the World Glaucoma Congress in Helsinki. This was as part of a technology session. Glaucoma is a complex disease. It is hard for Optometrists and graders to know when to refer to an Ophthalmologist. The Glaucoma score is a useful tool to determine the level of risk present at the time of screening.
OSSA include Glaucoma screening with DR
The OSSA Diabetic Retinopathy screening program has incorporated glaucoma screening as one of the requirements of a MOU for screener/graders.
The OSSA Diabetic Retinopathy screening program has incorporated glaucoma screening as one of the requirements of a MOU for screener/graders.
SAGS Endorsement
The South African Glaucoma Society (SAGS) has formally endorsed the Glaucoma score methodology. Opportunistic screening and co-screening with diabetic retinopathy screening is incredibly important. The Glaucoma score provides a methodology for this.
The South African Glaucoma Society (SAGS) has formally endorsed the Glaucoma score methodology. Opportunistic screening and co-screening with diabetic retinopathy screening is incredibly important. The Glaucoma score provides a methodology for this.
Publication in IJO
The results of the first analysis of the Glaucoma prediction score have been published in the International Journal of Ophthalmology. The article can be accessed at the link listed below. www.ijo.cn/en_publish/2013/1/20130120.pdf
The results of the first analysis of the Glaucoma prediction score have been published in the International Journal of Ophthalmology. The article can be accessed at the link listed below. www.ijo.cn/en_publish/2013/1/20130120.pdf
Presentation at OSSA 2013: OA program
The ELGPS was presented as a method to assist OA\'s to screen for Glaucoma and to assist them to decide who would need special investigation for Glaucoma prior to seeing the Ophthalmologist.
The ELGPS was presented as a method to assist OA\'s to screen for Glaucoma and to assist them to decide who would need special investigation for Glaucoma prior to seeing the Ophthalmologist.
World Glaucoma Conference Paris 2011
A poster detailing some of the findings from the first 400 cases was presented. It demonstrated: the concept of a risk factor score; the strong correlation between a score of 11 and abnormal Humphrey 24-2 Hemifield analysis (HFA); the refined cut offs: 0-5 = Unlikely to have Glaucoma 5-7 = Borderline suspect (observe at primary level) 8-10 =Glaucoma suspect 11 and more = Glaucoma. The sessions presented by the WGA on the WGW remarked on the need for Glaucoma grading as a means of assisting screening. Cards requesting help from Glaucoma units were distributed. We hope to be able to validate our findings so that the tool can be recommended by the WGA as an assistant device for screening during the World Glaucoma Week 2012.
A poster detailing some of the findings from the first 400 cases was presented. It demonstrated: the concept of a risk factor score; the strong correlation between a score of 11 and abnormal Humphrey 24-2 Hemifield analysis (HFA); the refined cut offs: 0-5 = Unlikely to have Glaucoma 5-7 = Borderline suspect (observe at primary level) 8-10 =Glaucoma suspect 11 and more = Glaucoma. The sessions presented by the WGA on the WGW remarked on the need for Glaucoma grading as a means of assisting screening. Cards requesting help from Glaucoma units were distributed. We hope to be able to validate our findings so that the tool can be recommended by the WGA as an assistant device for screening during the World Glaucoma Week 2012.
