Glaucoma Treatment Options
There is a wide range of glaucoma treatment options available, from traditional glaucoma medications and surgeries, to the more sophisticated minimally invasive glaurcoma surgeries (MIGS i.e. canaloplasty and stents). Some glaucoma patients also use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to supplement prescribed glaucoma treatment. We discuss all of them here:
GLAUCOMA SURGERIES
When medications are not effective enough, surgery may be the next best option. There are a number of different types of glaucoma surgeries and techniques, which can be split into (roughly) three using this categorical criteria:
PENETRATING GLAUCOMA SURGERIES
1 in 5 Trabeculectomy Patients May End up With Ptosis (Eyelid Droop)
[Note: Image is of a severe ptosis. Most ptosis seen after eye surgery is less severe. | Photo credit: "1852 ptosis patient" by William Bell - http://www.flickr.com/photos/22719239@N04/2260115819. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons.]Trabeculectomy Lowers More...
Non-Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries
Inflammation after Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) Glaucoma Surgery
Images Source: Seibold L, SooHoo J, Kahook M. Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation. Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology [Internet]. 2015 [cited 2017 May 9];22(1):18. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4302471/Inflammation After...
LOWER RISKS INCISIONAL GLAUCOMA SURGERIES
How Does Canaloplasty Compare to Other Glaucoma Treatments?
How does Canaloplasty compare to other glaucoma treatments in terms of IOP Lowering benefits and average medication? Here's a summary from Dr. Douglas J. Rhee's talk given on April 13, 2018 during the ASCRS 2018 Glaucoma Day “Is Trabeculectomy Dead?" session, titled...
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS)
Trabeculotomy or Goniotomy – Just Defer It
Why Defer Trabeculotomy or Goniotomy Recently there has been a large increase in the number of cataract and glaucoma surgeons who are performing a type of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery that goes by various names, all of which have the term “goniotomy” or...
GLAUCOMA MEDICATIONS
Current glaucoma treatment guidelines follow a step-up approach, with eye medications as the initial treatment of choice. Eye medications work by decreasing the production of the aqueous fluid in the eye (Beta Blockers, Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors, Alpha-agonists), facilitating aqueous fluid drainage out of the eye (Cholinergic-Miotic and Prostaglandin Analogs) or combination of both functions. Read more ->
Beta Blockers – Glaucoma Medication | Driving with Dr. David Richardson– Series 5 Ep 01
Beta Blockers - Glaucoma Medication | Driving with Dr. David Richardson– Series 5 Ep 01 Hello, I'm Dr. David Richardson. I'm a cataract and glaucoma surgeon in Southern California. On my morning commutes, I like to discuss those topics that there's generally not...
COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE GLAUCOMA TREATMENTS
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) or Alternative and Complementary Therapy (ACT) are the terms used to cover medical practices and products that are not part of the usual standard of care provided by medical doctors and allied health professionals. These include vitamins, herbal remedies, acupuncture, reflexology, homeopathy, ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and meditation, among others. Read more ->
- Marijuana & Antioxidants
- With Proven Benefits
- With Some Evidence Of Benefit
- Without Proven Benefit
- Should Be Avoided In Patients With Glaucoma
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 known as...
NEW GLAUCOMA TREATMENTS IN THE PIPELINE
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...
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