Publications by authors named "Lara E Urbini"

Purpose: To assess quantitatively the choriocapillaris (CC) perfusion area in the macular area of healthy eyes, eyes with primary open-angle glaucoma, and eyes with ocular hypertension using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).

Methods: A consecutive series of healthy individuals and patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension were recruited prospectively in this single-center, cross-sectional study based in Milan, Italy. OCTA was performed in the morning and evening, along with a complete ophthalmologic examination.

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Precis: Macular superficial capillary plexus (SCP) and thickness are reduced in eyes with glaucoma and ocular hypertension, but do not change significantly during the day. No relationships with age, intraocular pressure, systemic hypertension, or axial length were found.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate diurnal differences in retinal thickness and vessel density (VD) of the macular SCP and deep capillary plexus (DCP) using optical coherence tomography angiography among 3 groups: eyes with glaucoma, eyes with ocular hypertension, and healthy eyes.

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Purpose: By using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), to evaluate diurnal changes of the following parameters: vessel density in the peripapillary area (PP-VD) and in the optic nerve head (ONH-VD); thickness of retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) and ganglion cell complex (GCC).

Methods: All prospectively enrolled participants were imaged on the same day at 8 am and 7 pm by means of the XR Avanti device with AngioVue and AngioAnalytics software (Optovue Inc., Fremont, CA, USA).

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ultrasound cyclo-plasty (UCP) for reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma.

Methods: This is a multicentre prospective study conducted in 3 Italian glaucoma centres. UCP was performed by EyeOP1, which delivers ultrasound beams using 6 piezoelectric transducers activated for 4/6 s (first generation) or 8 s (second generation).

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Lara E Urbini"

  • Recent research by Lara E Urbini focuses on the evaluation of retinal and choriocapillaris parameters in glaucoma and ocular hypertension using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), aiming to enhance understanding of macular and peripapillary blood flow and structural changes in these conditions.!
  • Findings indicate that both macular thickness and vessel density are reduced in eyes with glaucoma and ocular hypertension, but do not exhibit significant diurnal fluctuations, suggesting stable yet compromised vascular health in affected individuals.!
  • Additional studies assess innovative treatments, such as ultrasound cyclo-plasty, demonstrating promise for reducing intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients while prioritizing safety and efficacy in a multicenter framework.!