Glaucoma
iStent Improves Post-Cataract IOP Reduction
In a meta-analysis, phaco-only patients experienced a 14% drop in pressure; adding the MIGS device boosted that to 22%. Medication independence also improved.
06/01/2023
Study Identifies Factors Linked to Visual Impairment in Myopic Glaucoma
Decreased acuity was associated with papillomacular bundle damage and lower deep peripapillary vessel density.
05/16/2023
Glaucoma Care: Easing the Pressure
Two new products are bound to simplify treatment regimens for your patients.
05/15/2023
Calcium Channel Blockers Linked to Increased Glaucoma Prevalence
On the other hand, nonselective and selective beta-blockers were associated with lower IOP.
05/11/2023
Delayed Glaucoma Treatment Doesn’t Always Put Patients Behind
Long-term visual function was comparable between a “wait and see” group and an immediate therapy group, recent study finds.
05/09/2023
Glaucoma Linked to Decreased Dementia Risk
This association was present in multiple open-angle subtypes.
05/05/2023
Cholesterol Medications Increase Glaucoma Risk
Patients on this regimen may require screening for the disease.
05/05/2023
Highest Glaucoma Prevalence Found Among Black Patients
A large-scale database showed that race is indicative of disease prevalence.
05/04/2023
Delayed Glaucoma Screening Results in Underdiagnosis in RVO Patients
These individuals are more at risk and should be evaluated accordingly.
05/03/2023
Migraine, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Angina All Linked to NTG
Researchers point to the association as evidence of modifiable risk factors that might reduce odds of vision loss in such cases.
05/02/2023
Upcoming Events
June 13, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Virtual
Speaker: Ranjan Malhotra, MD, FACS, and Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
Webinar: 8:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 21, 2023
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: Del Frisco's Washington, DC
Speakers: Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO, and Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 22, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Mastro's Steakhouse Washington, DC
Speakers: Melissa Barnett, OD, and Paul Karpecki, OD
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
