Interventional Glaucoma

Investigators studying old flies have gained some new insight into retinal degeneration, seeking an understanding "of the molecular mechanisms that drive age-associated changes and the external and internal factors that influence them.”

A recent study of cannabinol in in vitro and in vivo glaucoma models, demonstrated encouraging results that may address some of the previous challenges associated with cannabis use and may present a new potential therapeutic intervention in the treatment of glaucoma.

Rich Small, CEO of Neurotech, provides updates on the company’s pipeline that is the culmination of nearly 2 decades of research.

In advance of World Glaucoma Week March 6-12, a study of 3826 patients with glaucoma has found significantly higher odds of self-reported difficulty affording medication observed among non-Hispanic African American and Hispanic individuals compared with non-Hispanic White individuals.

The company’s new technology, which targets the eye’s conventional outflow pathway, is expected to have full commercial availability on April 1.

A team of investigators found that sigma 1 receptor, which is known to protect cells from stress, could turn out to be key to the function and survival of the neurons most impacted by glaucoma.

The glaucoma toolbox is expanding to include laser, drug delivery systems, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.

New World Medical notes that the intuitively designed Streamline features ClickPulse technology that targets the eye’s conventional outflow pathway.

The company is revealing the 8-year follow up results of its novel Elios Excimer Laser Trabeculostomy procedure combined with cataract surgery.

Results from the study were presented by Russell Tait, PhD, CEO of PolyActiva, at the Glaucoma 360 New Horizons Forum in San Francisco, California

Utilizing new technology, surgeons can be 20 to 40 times more precise.

During the Glaucoma 360 New Horizons Forum at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco at Union Square, several speakers discussed the latest advances in technology.

Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, speaks with Ophthalmology Times'® Sheryl Stevenson on the highlights of her presentation exploring remote monitoring of glaucoma and the future of virtual care on the whole.

Andrew G. Iwach, MD, co-founder and co-chair of Glaucoma 360, Glaucoma Center of San Francisco, speaks with Ophthalmology Times’® Sheryl Stevenson on his presentation regarding trends and challenges of glaucoma.

Shan C. Lin, MD, explains why ophthalmologists should be mindful of refractive considerations in cataract surgery for their patients with glaucoma.

Robert L. Stamper, MD, speaks with Ophthalmology Times®' David Hutton on intraocular pressure measurement, corneal elasticity, and why hysteresis is important for glaucoma management.

This year's Shaffer-Hetherington-Hoskins Lecture keynote speaker Joseph Caprioli, MD, focuses on the phenotypes of primary open-angle glaucoma with Ophthalmology Times®' David Hutton at Glaucoma 360.

During the Glaucoma 360 New Horizons Forum, the spotlight was cast upon sustained release injectables, including innovations that have been flourishing over the past year despite, or perhaps because of, a continuing worldwide pandemic.

Robert L. Stamper, MD, speak with Ophthalmology Times®' David Hutton to discuss his presentation at the Glaucoma 360 event in San Francisco, where he presented an update on OCT-Angiography and its role in detecting the density of the capillaries in the macula.

The introduction of new devices is possibly the single most influential factor currently driving the glaucoma market, said Kristen Harmon Ingenito, MBA, in her presentation during the New Horizons Forum at the 2022 Glaucoma 360.

Ranya Habash, MD, medical director of Technology Innovation, assistant professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami in Miami, Florida, offers a preview of her New Horizons keynote speech on "The future of eye care: science fiction to science fact."

Ora Chief Medical Officer Gustavo De Moraes, MD, PhD, MPH, speak with Ophthalmology Times®' Sheryl Stevenson to discuss some of the cutting-edge advancements in therapies and diagnostics for the treatment of glaucoma patients.

Glaucoma 360 is being held at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco at Union Square, and the meeting brings together celebration, innovation, and education in its efforts to eradicate glaucoma, with the Gala serving as the traditional kickoff of the event.

Glaucoma 360's co-founders and co-chairs Adrienne L. Graves, PhD, and Andrew G. Iwach, MD, speak with Ophthalmology Times®' Sheryl Stevenson on what attendees can expect from this year's annual meeting.

A University of Montréal Hospital Research Center team reveals the fine mechanisms behind the major vascular defects observed in glaucoma patients and identifies new therapeutic targets.