18 Glaucoma Medical and Research Updates Worth Sharing [January 2015]
A compilation of latest Glaucoma Medical and Research Updates that are worth sharing with glaucoma patients and care providers.
How Well Does Laser Trabeculoplasty Work?
Quick Review of how well do Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT), Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Micropulse Laser Trabeculoplasty (MLT) work.
Types Of Laser Trabeculoplasty
There are three types of lasers currently used for trabeculoplasty glaucoma surgery : Argon, “Selective”, and Micropulse.
Introduction To Laser Trabeculoplasty
Laser Trabeculoplasty. A Quick History. The concept of using light energy to open up the trabecular meshwork dates back to 1961
Forskolin (Coleus) for Glaucoma
There are no studies evaluating the effect of Forskolin (Coleus) alone as a treatment of glaucoma. However, two studies have evaluated the effect of Forskolin (Coleus) combined with Rutin on IOP in patients with glaucoma.
Astaxanthin – Could it Have a Role in the Treatment of Glaucoma?
What is Astaxanthin, Evidence that Astaxanthin can be effective in the treatment of Glaucoma, Potential Side Effects and Risks, and Recommended Dosage
Magnesium Supplement And Glaucoma
Is There Evidence that Magnesium Supplement can help in the treatment of Glaucoma? Magnesium has been called “nature’s calcium channel blocker”. Why might this be important in the treatment of glaucoma?
Use of Calcium Channel Blockers for Glaucoma
Calcium channel blockers have been studied as a potential treatment of glaucoma. Is there any proven potential benefit of calcium channel blockers to those with glaucoma?
Saffron For Glaucoma
Evidence Supporting a Role of Saffron in the Treatment of Glaucoma. In 2014 a study was published comparing oral saffron against placebo in patients with stable glaucoma who were already treated with topical glaucoma medications…
