Interventional Glaucoma

Numerous studies have shown that adherence declines with more complex regimens of more than 1 or 2 bottles.

Physicians find that additional treatment is not required for many patients.

The pivotal trial of MINIject, STAR-V, now initiated in 13 sites across the US, has received positive feedback from glaucoma surgeons involved in the trial.

Marking Glaucoma Awareness Month this month, Bausch + Lomb and the Glaucoma Research Foundation have released key findings from a survey of glaucoma patients that was designed to gain a greater understanding of the impact that hyperemia can have in the treatment and lives of people living with glaucoma.

The acquisition brings the Hydrus Microstent into Alcon’s global surgical portfolio. The company will leverage its global footprint and leadership in ophthalmology to drive future growth, bringing the device to more patients worldwide.

Robert J. Noecker, MD, MBA, discusses the IRIDEX consensus paper regarding MicroPulse transscleral therapy for glaucoma at AAO 2021.

At AAO, AbbVie presented results from the ARTEMIS study, showcasing IOP lowering that extends beyond the original 20-month timeframe.

Mahmoud A. Khaimi, MD, developed a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery known as ab-interno canaloplasty as a treatment option between topical therapies and invasive surgery. The technique continues to prove its value.

Ahmad Aref, MD, and Paul Singh, MD, offer a recap of their EyeCon 2021 presentation.

The company’s IOPerfect combines artificial intelligence in a VR-like headset to allow tele-diagnosis and remote monitoring of glaucoma.

The 12-Month OMNI data from the prospective, multicenter GEMINI clinical trial show statistically significant postoperative reductions in mean IOP and suppression of daily IOP fluctuations.

PRS can modify disease outcomes due to other genes, such as MYOC.

Felipe Medeiros, MD, presents results from a phase 3 clinical extension study of the bimatoprost implant that found patients’ IOP was lowered and stayed low with no additional treatment or changes in their visual fiends.

Alcon this week announced its plans to acquire glaucoma surgery device maker Ivantis Inc. in a $475 million deal.

Investigators find that mutations could lead to early treatment intervention.

Investigators in Australia are developing a new rapid screening test for glaucoma that could help advance early detection of the disease.

Three cases demonstrate value of new tools, technology for surgeons.

A coalition of vision groups held a briefing on Capitol Hill this week to educate legislators on increasing incidence of myopia and the associated cost burden.

To mark World Sight Day, Nanodropper Inc. has developed a pay-it-forward Nanodropper Adaptor program, allowing anyone to donate devices to a pool for distribution to patients in need.

Aerie Pharmaceuticals announced Tuesday positive topline results for the phase 3 trial evaluating netarsudil 0.02% versus ripasudil 0.4% for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma and elevated IOP.

Changes are resulting in better outcomes for patients with glaucoma.

Yoshihiro Yonekawa, MD, reports on the findings of an investigation looking at the prevalence of endophthalmitis following minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.

Tibor Juhasz, CEO of ViaLase, Inc, discusses the company's development of a novel, noninvasive high-resolution OCT image-guided femtosecond laser technology for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma.

Speed the return to baseline visual acuity—and make your patients happy.

TearClear to start clinical trial for TC-002 latanoprost ophthalmic solution 0.005%.