Diurnal tension curves for assessing the development or progression of glaucoma: an evidence-based analysis

Medical Advisory Secretariat
Record ID 32010000786
English
Authors' objectives:

1. To determine whether the use of a diurnal tension curve (multiple IOP measurements over a minimum 8 hour duration) is more effective than not using a diurnal tension curve (single IOP measurements) to assess IOP fluctuation as a risk factor for the development or progression of glaucoma.
2. To determine whether the use of a diurnal tension curve is beneficial for glaucoma suspects or patients with progressive glaucoma despite normal single office IOP measurements and leads to a more effective disease management strategy.

Authors' recommendations: There is very low quality evidence (retrospective studies, patients on different treatments) for the use of a diurnal tension curve or single measurements to assess short or long-term IOP fluctuation or mean as a risk factor for the development or progression of glaucoma.There is very low quality evidence (expert opinion) whether the use of a diurnal tension curve is beneficial for glaucoma suspects or patients with progressive glaucoma, despite normal single office IOP measurements, and leads to a more effective disease management strategy.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2011
URL for published report: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/program/mas/tech/reviews/pdf/diurnal_tension_curves_20110629.pdf
URL for additional information: http://www.hqontario.ca/en/mas/mas_ohtas_tech_diurnal_tension_curves_20110629.html
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Canada
MeSH Terms
  • Intraocular Pressure
Contact
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