ALT helpful in glaucoma refractory to medical treatment
Orlando-Argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT) can achieve substantial IOP reductions in patients with open-angle glaucoma that is refractory to medical therapy. In addition to efficacy, the cost of the procedure compares favorably with medical treatments, which tend to be substantially more costly over time, according to Karen M. Joos, MD, PhD.
Frantz EyeCare reports 98% of Light Adjustable Lens patients achieved refractive accuracy within ±0.50 D of target, exceeding published national cataract surgery benchmarks.
In this Q&A, Ping Moore, OD, covers emerging dry eye therapies, from selenium sulfide to next-gen cyclosporine, and how subtype-guided care shapes treatment choices.
Findings from the third annual State of Dry Eye survey link symptom management to quality of life gains, including lower anxiety and improved self-confidence.