Six-Year Rate of Visual Field Progression in the Laser in Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension Trial Recent evidence from a large clinical trial showing that selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is more effective than eye drops as a first-line treatment for slowing visual field loss in glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The Association between Glaucoma and Dementia in a National Cohort of All of Us Participants This study provides strong, large-scale evidence that glaucoma is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease — across genetic backgrounds.