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What is Narrow Angle or Angle-Closure Glaucoma? | Driving with Dr. David Richardson Ep 08
What is Narrow Angle Glaucoma? What is Acute Angle Closure? VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Good morning! I am Dr. David Richardson, I'm a cataract and glaucoma surgeon in Southern California. Today I'd like to talk a bit about narrow angle glaucoma. So let's get going! So,...
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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.
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Medical Therapy for Glaucoma: Pilocarpine
A Patient’s Guide to Glaucoma Medications Pilocarpine Medication for Glaucoma How it works: Pilocarpine is a miotic agent which means it constricts the pupil. As the pupil constricts it pulls on the trabecular meshwork, stretching it open. This results in increased...
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Medical Therapy for Glaucoma: Rho-Kinase (ROCK) inhibitors
A Patient’s Guide to Glaucoma Medications Rho-Kinase (ROCK) Inhibitors Medication for Glaucoma Commonly prescribed: In December 2017 netarsudil (brand name: Rhopressa) became the first FDA approved medication in this class[1]. Cap color: White How it is...
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Medical Therapy for Glaucoma: Nitric Oxide Donators
A Patient’s Guide to Glaucoma Medications Nitric Oxide Donators Medication for Glaucoma Commonly prescribed: As of early 2019 Latanoprostene bunod 0.024% (Brand name: VyzultaTM) is the only FDA approved medication in this class. Approved in November, 2017, this...
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Medical Therapy for Glaucoma: Prostaglandin Analogs
A Patient’s Guide to Glaucoma Medications Prostaglandin Analogs Medication for Glaucoma A relative newcomer to medical glaucoma treatments. This class has only been FDA approved for a little over two decades. How this class of glaucoma medication works: Although the...
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