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
Trabeculectomy Glaucoma Surgery
Trabeculectomy Glaucoma Surgery. Part 3 of 12 of "What's New In Glaucoma Surgery" Presentation, a continuing education course for Optometrists presented by Patient-Focused Ophthalmologist, Dr. David Richardson on May 20, 2015. Trabeculectomy Surgery for Glaucoma So...
Non-Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries
Will Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) Result in a Need for New Spectacle Correction?
Eyeglasses after Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty? Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a treatment for glaucoma with very few risks. Inflammation and transient intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation are the two most common risks. However, corneal swelling followed...
LOWER RISKS INCISIONAL GLAUCOMA SURGERIES
Next-Generation Glaucoma Surgeries: Canaloplasty with Stegmann Canal Expander
Part 14 of 14 of “Adjusting the Faucet or Opening the Drain – Currently Available Methods to Treat the Plumbing Problem of Open Angle Glaucoma" | A San Gabriel Valley Optometric Society (SGVOS) Continuing Education Dinner Event - 2 hours CE | Featured Speaker: Dr....
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS)
MicroInvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Where To Next?
Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, asks surgeons to comment on what excites them about the future of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). Mark J. Gallardo, MD; Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD; I. Paul Singh, MD; Mahmoud A. Khaimi, MD; and David Richardson, MD, discuss MIGS devices in the pipeline and explain how these procedures improve the quality of life for both patients and physicians.
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 ->
What’s New in Glaucoma Medications? Year 2020
On June 12, 2020, Glaucoma Research Foundation presented an Innovations in Glaucoma Webinar, "What's New in Glaucoma Medications?" The recorded webinar features a discussion with glaucoma specialist David Richardson, MD (San Marino Eye) and Thomas Brunner...
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 ->
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Good morning. I'm Dr. David Richardson. I'm a cataract and glaucoma surgeon that practices in Southern California. I've been playing with a video idea; basically, take a little bit of time I've gotten in my day that's free to share some of the knowledge that I...
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Next-Generation Glaucoma Surgeries: iStent Supra®, Hydrus™ Microstent, and InnFocus MicroShunt®
Part 13 of 14 of “Adjusting the Faucet or Opening the Drain – Currently Available Methods to Treat the Plumbing Problem of Open Angle Glaucoma" | A San Gabriel Valley Optometric Society (SGVOS) Continuing Education Dinner Event - 2 hours CE | Featured Speaker: Dr....
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