InnFocus MicroShunt® Glaucoma Device: Early Results Are Promising, But…
The InnFocus MicroShunt® may very well be what we were hoping the EX-PRESS® Glaucoma Filtration Device would be: a faster, safer alternative to trabeculectomy.
Trabecular Bypass Implants for Glaucoma
Trabecular bypass implants are tubes that work by shunting aqueous fluid from the anterior chamber through the sclera into the subconjunctival space.
European Trial Of STARflo™ Glaucoma Shunt Has Begun
A European study of the STARflo™ Glaucoma Shunt is now underway. This implant is made of a soft, spongy silicon material. How Well Does the STARflo™ Glaucoma Shunt Work?
15 Glaucoma Medical and Research Updates Worth Sharing [February 2015]
Read about the latest glaucoma medical and research updates.The latest news about glaucoma, also includes research on new and existing treatments and practical information for glaucoma patients and their caregivers
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.
IOP Monitoring Implant – A Glaucoma Surveillance System
An IOP measuring device that could be permanently implanted in the eye? Although a contact lens that measures intraocular pressure (IOP) would be a great tool for monitoring glaucoma, not everyone is able to wear a contact lens. For some people the idea of placing...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,...Vision Loss in Glaucoma Blamed for Falls in Seniors
The elderly fall and when they do it can lead to permanent disability and even death. The cause is usually assumed to be unsteady gait from aching old joints but could it be glaucoma instead? Glaucoma is a condition commonly seen among adults over 60. Largely due to...Genetic Link For Glaucoma Among Young African Americans Found
Unknown to many, the second leading cause of blindness around the world is a condition called glaucoma. People may have it for years without being aware of it. There is really no sufficient explanation as to what causes it. Those who suffer from it have elevated...Deep Sclerectomy Augmented With Combination Of Absorbable Biosynthetic Sodium Hyaluronate Scleral Implant And Mitomycin-C Or With Mitomycin-C Versus Trabeculectomy: Long Term Results
Citation: Mesci C, Erbil HH, Karakurt Y, Akçakaya AA. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2012 May-Jun;40(4):e197-207. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2011.02611.x. Epub 2011 Aug 3. PMID: 21668789 ABSTRACT Background: To evaluate the long term results following deep sclerectomy with...
