Glaucoma

Despite a worldwide need for more corneal transplant tissue, few options exist beyond human donors.

Extended preoperative use of topical glaucoma medications with preservatives may negatively affect long-term trabeculectomy outcomes, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

NEW YORK — In this presentation from OSN New York, Manjool M. Shah, MD, discusses why stand-alone canal-based MIGS is an alternative to topical medications for glaucoma treatment.

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, according to Prevent Blindness, and the organization is providing free resources to educate the public on the importance of early detection and care.

NEW YORK — In this presentation from OSN New York, Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, shares pearls for effective use of the Durysta implant for treating glaucoma.

The top glaucoma articles on Healio in 2024 included an overview of a more holistic approach to managing the disease as well as safety and efficacy data for a sustained-release bimatoprost drug delivery platform.

CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Eyecelerator@AAO, Michael Coote, MB, BS, FRANZCO, GAICD, of Melbourne Eye Specialists, presents positive safety and efficacy data for PA5108, an ocular implant for the treatment of glaucoma.

Galimedix Therapeutics announced the initiation of its phase 2 eDREAM study to assess the safety and efficacy of GAL-101 eye drops in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration, according to a company press release.

CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Uveitis Subspecialty Day at the AAO meeting, Judy L. Chen, MD, of the Stein Eye Institute and Doheny Eye Center at UCLA, shares pearls on uveitic glaucoma.

CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Eyecelerator@AAO, Shawn O’Neil of ViaLase discusses the company’s femtosecond laser for incision-free primary open-angle glaucoma treatment.