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Ten-year-and-beyond longitudinal change of ß-zone parapapillary atrophy in glaucoma: association with retinal nerve fibre layer defect
  1. Eunoo Bak,
  2. Yong Woo Kim,
  3. Young Kook Kim,
  4. Jin Wook Jeoung,
  5. Ki Ho Park
  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
  1. Correspondence to Professor Ki Ho Park, Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Hospital, Jongno-gu 110-744, Republic of Korea; kihopark{at}snu.ac.kr

Abstract

Background To investigate the longitudinal change of localised retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) defects associated with change of ß-zone parapapillary atrophy (PPA) in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) eyes.

Methods POAG patients with a localised RNFL defect and ß-zone PPA who had undergone disc/RNFL photography at 1-year intervals for 10 years or longer were enrolled. The topographic parameters of ß-zone PPA (area, maximal radial extent and angular extent around disc) were measured. Progression of RNFL defect was defined as widening of defect and/or appearance of new defect. The factors associated with progression of RNFL defect were assessed by OR using multivariable logistic regression.

Results A total of 209 patients (209 eyes) with POAG were included (mean: 54 years old). Over the course of 11.5±2.3-year follow-up period, progression of RNFL defect was detected in 114 eyes (54.5%). Enlargement of PPA parameters (area and angular extent) was significantly more common in patients with RNFL defect progression than in eyes without progression (all p<0.001, respectively). Widening of radial extent did not show a significant difference in both groups (p=0.61). Increment of angular extent was in the direction of RNFL defect progression in 82.1% of eyes. Progression of RNFL defect was significantly associated with disc haemorrhage (OR: 6.653, p<0.001), enlargement of PPA area (OR: 4.114, p=0.004) and angular extent (OR: 6.572, p<0.001).

Conclusions Progression of RNFL defect is associated with increment of angular extent of PPA in POAG eyes.

  • glaucoma
  • imaging

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  • Contributors EB and KHP performed the study design, helped in writing the article and helped in critical revision of the article. Data collection was done by EB, YWK and YKK. Analysis and interpretation of the data were done by EB, YWK and YKK. EB and JWJ helped in literature search. KHP gave the final approval of the article.

  • Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.

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