Studies on IOP reduction methods lead January glaucoma coverage
Positive study results and a study investigating shunt placement led glaucoma news in January.
Read the recent best-performing glaucoma items from Healio/OSN below.
Glaukos reports positive study results for iDose TR, iStent infinite
Two IOP reduction methods from Glaukos showed favorable results and safety profiles in recent trials. Read more.
Tube shunt implantation through ciliary sulcus may reduce corneal endothelial damage
Tube shunts implanted through the ciliary sulcus may reduce corneal endothelial damage over time when compared with anterior chamber tube implantation. Read more.
Corneal, stent positioning reports increased after CyPass withdrawal
A negative reporting bias was identified in adverse event reports after the market withdrawal of the Alcon CyPass, according to a study presented at the virtual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. Read more.
Ocular surface disease common in glaucoma but may not be adequately managed
Ocular surface disease is a common glaucoma comorbidity, but only a small percentage of respondents among the Canadian Glaucoma Society believe it is adequately managed. Read more.
Glaucoma may develop after plaque radiotherapy for iris melanoma
Patients with iris melanoma treated with plaque radiotherapy were more likely to develop post-management glaucoma than when other conservative treatments were used. Read more.