Neovascular glaucoma: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and contemporary management - Takeaways - MDSpire

Neovascular glaucoma: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and contemporary management

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  • Danyang Yu

  • Chaoxiong Cui

  • Guanghao Li

  • Zhenbao Wang

  • May 22, 2026

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    Neovascular glaucoma (NVG) is a secondary glaucoma caused by neovascularization of the iris and anterior chamber angle, often due to ischemic retinal diseases.

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    Diagnosis of NVG involves slit-lamp examination, gonioscopy, and multimodal imaging techniques like ultrawidefield fluorescein angiography.

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    Management of NVG focuses on suppressing neovascularization and treating underlying retinal ischemia, often requiring anti-VEGF therapy and panretinal photocoagulation.

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    Despite advances in treatment and imaging, NVG remains challenging to manage, with high rates of vision loss and surgical failure.

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    Long-term success in NVG treatment necessitates integrated care that combines antiangiogenic therapies with effective management of retinal ischemia.

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