Interventional Glaucoma

OCT-A detected microcirculatory disturbances during acute post-aural migraine attacks may be an important tool in elucidating the pathophysiological relationship between migraine, aura, and ischemia.

Employees of medical marijuana dispensaries advocate drug’s benefits, contradicting the position of the American Glaucoma Society.

Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) may be as an important tool in the management of patients with glaucoma, according to Robert L. Stamper, MD.

Glaucoma specialists deal with numerous routine considerations on a daily basis. Andrew Iwach, MD, enumerated some of these consideration and discussed the bright spots and the pitfalls.

Uveitic glaucoma presents a treatment challenge because of the need to control two conditions. Furthermore, side effects of conventional treatments for uveitis-corticosteroids and systemic immunomodulatory agents-limit their use.

Glaucoma genetics research can define the molecular basis of glaucoma and targets for developing curative or even preventive therapies, and it also pro-vides a basis for diagnostic and screening tests.

While numerous techniques are available to surgeons, awareness is important

While MIGS has forever changed the surgical management of glaucoma, the space continues to evolve.

Pearls can ensure physicians get best outcomes, help patients set realistic goals

Several techniques can result in better surgical outcomes for patients

Established in other areas, telemedicine implementation slow in glaucoma treatment

Capitated health-care models may be best positioned to take advantage of telehealth

Sustained-release option overcomes limitations of topically administered drops

Research offers guidance on NSAID use, identifies etiologic role of abnormal IOP