Do adherence rates and glaucomatous visual field progression correlate?
Our data suggest that adherence rate may play a role in glaucomatous damage and/or progression; the target IOP therefore should be adjusted by adherence rates. Monitoring tools, educational programs, use of videos, a better doctor-patient relationship, or other means to improve adherence are desirable and necessary to preserve visual function.
Our results confirm the utility of RNA analysis in discovering new mutations and in investigating their effect on normal splicing processes.