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Hydrus and iStent Trabecular MicroBypass Devices | Compare Trial 24 months Results

Compare trial results at 24 months of two different minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries— the Hydrus™ and the iStent® without cataract surgery being performed at the same time.

FDA-Approved Incisional Treatments for Glaucoma – IStent®, Cypass® Microstent, Xen® 45 Gel Stent, Cataract Surgery

Part 11 of 14 of “Adjusting the Faucet or Opening the Drain – Currently Available Methods to Treat the Plumbing Problem of Open Angle Glaucoma” | A San Gabriel Valley Optometric Society (SGVOS) Continuing Education Dinner Event – 2 hours CE | Featured...

Glaukos iStent: A Quick Review and Commentary

Glaukos iStent. Part 6 of 12 of “What’s New In Glaucoma Surgery” Presentation, a continuing education course for Optometrists presented by Patient-Focused Ophthalmologist, Dr. David Richardson on May 20, 2015. Glaukos iStent: A Quick Review and...

Glaukos iStent Supra® Is Now Awaiting FDA Approval

Learn more about the iStent Supra® microdevice from Glaukos. This is a 4mm (less than one quarter inch long) tube with a hole at each end. Made of Polyethersulfone (PES) and titanium.

Leading Canaloplasty Surgeons’ Call

Canaloplasty (pronounced Kah-NAL-oh-plas-tee) is a new glaucoma treatment that gives many people with this potentially blinding condition the hope of saving the vision they have. Canaloplasty can reduce pressure in the eye (IOP) by nearly 40%, and many glaucoma...

Ophthalmologist in California, Dr. David Richardson At Hawaiian Eye 2012

Lifestyle Impact of Glaucoma Canaloplasty (pronounced Kah-NAL-oh-plas-tee) is a new glaucoma treatment that gives many people with this potentially blinding condition the hope of saving the vision they have. Canaloplasty can reduce pressure in the eye (IOP) by nearly...

Automated Contact Lenses To Revolutionize Glaucoma Treatment In The US Soon

A new prototype contact lens called SENSIMED Triggerfish® Sensor is creating a stir among glaucoma specialists as it is set to be marketed in American shores this year. Although it has been successfully used in a number of European countries like Switzerland,...

The Evolution Of Glaucoma Treatment Surgery

NPGS is believed to be the most promising of all new glaucoma treatment surgery because its IOP lowering effect appears to be on par with traditional filtering surgeries while having the added benefit of fewer risks (Canaloplasty vs Trabeculectomy)....

Glaucoma Treatment – Drops Worsen Tear Film Almost Immediately

We’ve known for awhile now that the most common glaucoma treatment (eyedrops) worsen Tear Deficiency Syndrome (also known as “Dry Eye”). A new study, however, provides convincing evidence that glaucoma treatment drops can result in immediate...

Canaloplasty And Transient Anterior Chamber Haemorrhage: A Prognostic Factor?

Citation: Koch J, Heiligenhaus A, Heinz C. Kanaloplastie und transiente Vorderkammerblutung: ein prognostischer Faktor?. Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde. 2010;228(05):465-467. ABSTRACT Objective: An attempt has been made to evaluate transient anterior...