Medical Therapy for Glaucoma: Alpha-Agonists
A Patient’s Guide to Glaucoma Medications Alpha-Agonists Medication for Glaucoma About this class and how it works: Alpha-agonists have their effect on the ciliary body to reduce production of aqueous fluid. Additionally, like the prostaglandin analogs,...Medical Therapy for Glaucoma: Beta-blockers
A Patient’s Guide to Glaucoma Medications Beta-blockers for Glaucoma The Beta-blocker class of medications has been used for over half a century. Indeed, all the way up through the turn of the millenium this class was the most commonly prescribed glaucoma medication....Diet, Nutrition and Glaucoma | Driving with Dr. David Richardson Ep 05
Good morning! I’m Dr. David Richardson, a cataract and glaucoma surgeon in Southern California. And right now I’m discussing a series of videos on the holistic approach to treating glaucoma. So, looking at things other than just intraocular pressure, also...Holistic Approach to Glaucoma | Driving with Dr. David Richardson Ep 01
Hi! My name is David Richardson. I’m an eye surgeon that specializes in cataract and glaucoma surgery. The first video here is going to be on what I would call a holistic approach to glaucoma. Now, by holistic I don’t mean woowoo. I’m very much based...Sustained Drug Delivery for Glaucoma Treatment – An Update from the American Glaucoma Society (AGS) 2017 Annual Meeting
Caution — INVESTIGATIONAL DEVICEs, LIMITED BY FEDERAL (OR UNITED STATES) LAW TO INVESTIGATIONAL USE. These products have not been approved by the FDA as safe or effective. Anyone who has glaucoma is likely to desire a treatment other than eye drops. Currently...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.
Risks of Trabeculectomy (Part 2 of 2)
Continuation of Risks of Trabeculectomy (Part 1 of 2) Late postoperative (after the eye has healed from surgery) Loss of vision Many patients who need to have glaucoma surgery have already lost a significant amount of vision. They would be expected to lose additional...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...Omega-3 Fatty Acids In The Treatment Of Glaucoma
What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in fish oil, have been shown to benefit conditions ranging from heart disease to dry eye. Two of the most frequently studied omega-3 fatty acids are docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid...
