A contemporary view on the significance of the thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer in the diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma

Abstract

The provided review reflects the modern methods of early diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma applied today, evaluating their positive and negative aspects. One of the diagnostic criteria for glaucoma is the thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer. A high diagnostic value has been established for determining the thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer in primary open-angle glaucoma. Literature analysis shows that early diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma at the initial stage of its development are most effective in preventing the progression of the glaucomatous process and exacerbating its course, which can lead to blindness and disability. This underscores the necessity for further refinement and study in this field.