Abstract:Objective To investigate the application of functional slit lamp biomicroscopy (FSLB) in mapping hemodynamics conjunctiva microcirculation of open-angle glaucoma. Methods The hemodynamics of conjunctival micro-vessels in 18 patients with open angle glaucoma were recorded by FSLB and were divided into 2 groups: right eye group (group A) and left eye group (group B). The spherical conjunctiva was imaged by a high-resolution digital camera. The nMPMs were recorded at a high imaging rate of 60 frames per second and a high magnification of × 210 with images obtained. Vascular density and hemodynamics of conjunctival nMPMs were identified using customized software. Results No significant differences in the density, length, diameter, fretting and venous flow velocity of conjunctival micro-vessels were observed between group A and group B (P > 0.05). The velocity of micro-artery and veinsin the upper and lower sides of 2 groups were significantly higher than those in nasal and temporal side (P < 0.05). Statistically significant differences in microvascular density, length and diameter were observed in both groups (P < 0.05). The rank of micro-vessel density is as listed from highest to lowest: temporal / nasal, lower, above. Conclusions FSLB can effectively detect hemodynamics changes in conjunctival microcirculation in open angle glaucoma patients.