This prospective, multicenter, masked, randomized controlled trial compared the IOP reduction and the time to glaucoma treatment escalation with four different selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) treatment protocols. Investigators assessed 400 patients (513 eyes) who had primary open-angle glaucoma, pseudoexfoliative glaucoma, or ocular hypertension. Individuals who had previously undergone laser treatment and/or were currently receiving glaucoma medical therapy were allowed. Those who had a history of glaucoma surgery, a highly pigmented trabecular meshwork, intraocular inflammatory disease within the previous year, or a change in glaucoma medication within the previous 3 months were excluded. Continue reading this editorial on "Optimizing Surgical Technique" from Yvonne Okaka, MD, and @Charles A. Cole, MD here: https://bit.ly/4eYZf4D
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A 49-year-old White woman presents to the emergency department. Her left eye exhibits acute angle closure and has an IOP of 67 mm Hg. Her right eye exhibits primary angle closure and has an IOP of 27 mm Hg. The patient was diagnosed with narrow angles in 2014 but did not proceed with a laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) at the time. Continue reading this editorial from Devesh K. Varma, MD, FRCSC; Sunee Chansangpetch, MD, BPH; and Shan C. Lin, MD here: https://bit.ly/3Uq1ju6
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[MIGS Unplugged] In a new episode from EGS, Dr. Karl Mercieca discusses the use of viscodilation during his MIGS procedures. Watch here: https://bit.ly/3YyTh4A
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[Glaucoma Case Files] Watch this case discussion as Dr. Shah explains his approach of gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy to treat a patient with juvenile open-angle glaucoma. https://bit.ly/4hkpbJt
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In this video, Dr. Jason Bacharach reviews data showing that intracameral implants lessen the incidence of side effects by selectively delivering travoprost to the target tissue and reducing exposure to the ocular surface and surrounding tissues. See more: https://bit.ly/47V7Geu ISI Link: https://bit.ly/3K7P9R6
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A new study presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) this past weekend found that selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) slowed glaucoma progression by 29% compared to patients using daily eye drops: https://bit.ly/3YwRU6y
Study: SLT Slows Glaucoma Progression Compared to Topical Eye Drops - Eyewire+
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BVI Medical has long been a pioneer in ophthalmic solutions, and that's not changing anytime soon. With nine ophthalmic devices and platforms in the pipeline, BVI is one to watch in 2025: https://bit.ly/4f8xuXz
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[MIGS Unplugged] Watch as Dr. Deborah Ristvedt reviews her approach to premium IOL selection and how to determine the most effective MIGS procedure to manage glaucoma progression. See more: https://bit.ly/3WPkRZs
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In this issue of GT, contributors outline strategies for more effective communication and initiatives to incorporate patient feedback into glaucoma care in hopes of fostering more open dialogue on both sides. Read on at glaucomatoday.com!
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Which technologies and methodologies are primary eye care providers embracing for #glaucoma care? Join Drs. Marrelli and Laul as they examine trends and explore areas for improvement: https://bit.ly/3YrxrA6
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