Canaloplasty (pronounced Kah-NAL-oh-plas-tee) is a new glaucoma treatment that gives many people with this potentially blinding condition the hope of saving the vision they have. Canaloplasty can reduce pressure in the eye (IOP) by nearly 40%, and many glaucoma...
Many of us are obsessed with statistics. We may not like the math, but we love “stats.” Whether it be batting averages, stock prices, or our own personal performance values. With regard to surgeries, stats are also important – which is why results...
Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that can lead to blindness. It is therefore best seen and treated by a glaucoma specialist. Among other eye diseases, glaucoma specialists are eye doctors who chose to train specifically in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. It...
Glaucoma Treatment In the era of modern medicine, a glaucoma specialist is like a specialized military unit that has a well stocked and fully equipped armament of glaucoma treatments, ranging from medical eye drops, laser, artificial drainage devices, to the latest...
Glaucoma Drops/ Medications Eye medications have been used to treat glaucoma effectively for decades. Different glaucoma drugs have evolved from the miotics of the 60’s (pilocarpine, carbachol epinephrine); beta blockers (timolol, carteolol, betaxolol); carbonic...
Glaucoma is the “silent thief of sight” that literally robs you blind. It is an eye disease that usually goes undetected for years because of the absence of any symptoms. Glaucoma is irreversible and progressive once damage to the nerves of the eye has...
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...
Did you know that at 1448% year-on-year growth, seniors are the fastest growing users of Facebook? It’s not a little secret after all! Wondering why? Studies show that social networking sites such as Facebook can help keep your brain active, and fight off memory...
Citation: Maul EA, Friedman DS, Quigley HA, et al Impact of eyelid closure on the intraocular pressure lowering effect of prostaglandins: a randomised controlled trial British Journal of Ophthalmology 2012;96:250-253. ABSTRACT Background/aims To determine if eyelid...
Dr. David Richardson visited the KCAL9 studios Wednesday to talk about the new surgery treatment for Glaucoma – Canaloplasty. ********** Dr. David Richardson Explains the New Glaucoma Treatment – Canaloplasty in KCAL9 News KCAL9: Well, there’s a new...
