Glaucoma News

Trabeculectomy, although effective at lowering IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma, has a low safety profile, according to a study by the Department of Medicine in the University of Udine in Udine, Italy.

Working on a smartphone in low-light conditions can induce elevated IOP in patients with normal tension glaucoma, according to findings published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

Acute angle-closure glaucoma may be associated with the use of gabapentin prior to glaucoma diagnosis, according to a study conducted by the University of British Columbia.

KOLOA, Hawaii — Excisional goniotomy is just as safe and effective as device procedures for the treatment of mild-to-moderate glaucoma, Malik Y. Kahook, MD, argued at Hawaiian Eye 2020.

KOLOA, Hawaii — At Hawaiian Eye 2020, Jella An, MD, discusses how she has incorporated the Kahook Dual Blade (New World Medical) goniotomy technique in a variety of different situations such as moderate to severe glaucoma and closed angle glaucoma cases.

KOLOA, Hawaii — The ocular surface should not be forgotten when managing patients with glaucoma, according to a presenter at Hawaiian Eye 2020.

KOLOA, Hawaii — At Hawaiian Eye 2020, Savak “Sev” Teymoorian, MD, MBA, discusses the crowded field of glaucoma treatment innovation happening now and how that impacts individualized patient care.

KOLOA, Hawaii — The initial patient visit is an important step in glaucoma management, Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, told colleagues at Hawaiian Eye 2020.

KOLOA, Hawaii — At Hawaiian Eye 2020, Janet B. Serle, MD, discusses the three types of laser used in glaucoma treatment.

The FDA has approved a facility in Athlone, Ireland, for production of Rocklatan for the U.S. market, Aerie Pharmaceuticals announced in a press release.