Sarah Mariz Veras Pinto Figueiredo, Olívia Moura de Paula Ricardo, Wilma Lelis Barbosa, Tiago Santos Prata
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Abstract
Myopia is a significant risk factor for glaucoma and a growing public health problem worldwide. Detecting glaucomatous changes in highly myopic eyes is diagnostically challenging due to the abnormal appearance of the optic nerve head. These patients also have a greater biomechanical susceptibility to pressure-induced glaucomatous damage. Refractive surgery has become increasingly popular, and many candidates for refractive surgery are myopic. Therefore, we sought to review the aspects of patient evaluation in those who have undergone refractive surgery for myopia concerned with the detection and monitoring of glaucoma development. We identified several important elements of patient evaluation for glaucoma after refractive surgery. These included the need for both structural and functional assessments before and after surgery, and the importance of monitoring for postoperative biomechanical changes in the cornea and their impact on intraocular pressure. We conclude that, in patients who undergo refractive surgery for myopia, it is essential to assess for the presence of glaucoma, to identify staging, and to plan for long-term control of the disease, regardless of IOP.
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The ABO-ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE OFTALMOLOGIA (ABO, ISSN 0004-2749 - print and ISSN 1678-2925 - (ABO, ISSN 0004-2749 - print and ISSN 1678-2925 - electronic version), the official bimonthly publication of the Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology (CBO), aims to disseminate scientific studies in Ophthalmology, Visual Science and Health public, by promoting research, improvement and updating of professionals related to the field.