What’s Exciting About Bimatoprost SR Glaucoma Drug Implant

Video Transcript: One of the challenges of treating glaucoma is that for most people, it’s a condition without notable symptoms. What this means is that the treatment is often more bothersome than the condition itself (at least early on in the disease). Take for...

MicroInvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) In Daily Practice

Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, opens up discussion on preferred minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures. Mark J. Gallardo, MD; I. Paul Singh, MD; Mahmoud A. Khaimi, MD; David Richardson, MD; and Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, each describe their approach to MIGS and discuss the mechanism of action of ABiC iTrack (Ellex).

Interventional Glaucoma: SLT AND MIGS

At ASCRS 2018 in Washington, DC, a group of surgeons experienced in interventional glaucoma therapies sat down to discuss the roles of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) for treatment of open angle glaucoma (OAG).

Ab-Interno Canaloplasty: Two-Year Results

[Photo Credit: www.augencentrumkoeln.de] Not everyone with glaucoma is excited about having an implant (however small) permanently placed in the eye. Additionally, not everyone with glaucoma has a cataract. Unfortunately, all current FDA approved minimally invasive...

“Gentler” yet Effective Glaucoma Surgeries

Most glaucoma surgeons agree that Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Procedures are “gentler” than trabeculectomy or glaucoma drainage devices. MIGS Procedures are faster, done through very small corneal incisions, and have fewer risks. However,...

Trabeculectomy versus Canaloplasty (TVC study)

Finally, a head-to-head trial comparing the glaucoma surgeries trabeculectomy and canaloplasty [1]. And, the results heavily favor the safety of canaloplasty over trabeculectomy while also showing an impressive intraocular pressure reduction with canaloplasty. Even...

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...

Trabecular Microbypass, Hydrus™ Microstent

Trabecular Microbypass, Hydrus™ Microstent. Part 9 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. Trabecular...

Laser Trabeculoplasty ALT, SLT, MLT for Glaucoma

Laser Trabeculoplasty ALT, SLT, MLT for Glaucoma. Part 2 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. Laser...

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