What types of infections can present after glaucoma surgery? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Category: Glaucoma
Webcasts: New Opportunities for Glaucoma Education
With the increasing popularity of Webinars as
a means of medical education, Eyetube.net
has dedicated a channel to Webcasts and
symposia on a broad variety of surgical and
nonsurgical topics. By clicking on the “Webcasts” tab on
the home …
Choroidal Folds With Overfiltration
bCASE PRESENTATION/bbr /An 83-year-old woman with primary open-angle glaucoma
had experienced a bilateral decrease in vision during
the past couple of months (Figure 1). She underwent trabeculectomy
with mitomycin C in 2003 and cataract s…
Glaucoma in the New Millennium
Was the year 2000 among the good old
days? It is difficult for me to remember,
especially when it comes to my practice. I
had been out of fellowship for 7 years, and
my practice had become extremely busy. For me, it seems
useful to discuss se…
The Evolving Role of the Ophthalmic Technician
The challenges ophthalmologists face include
taking care of more and more patients, running
efficient and effective practices, and ensuring
adequate education of staff and patients with
regard to medical therapeutics. How can physicians be
ef…
The Future of Glaucoma Practice
bBY CYNTHIA MATTOX, MD/bbr /em“Trying to predict the future is like trying to
drive down a country road at night with no
lights while looking out the back window.”
—Peter F. Drucker/embr /Although I do not have a clear vision …
Correcting Astigmatism After Glaucoma Surgery
One of the more common challenges of dealing
with patients after glaucoma surgery is
the management of their astigmatism. The
sclerectomy, cautery, and sutures of a trabeculectomy
all may induce cylinder. Certainly, this
problem is less impor…
Recurrent Conjunctival Erosion After Glaucoma Tube Implantation
bCASE PRESENTATION/bbr /A 27-year-old Hispanic man with long-standing,
poorly controlled type 1 diabetes mellitus was referred
to the Montefiore Medical Center Glaucoma Service in
Bronx, New York, for an evaluation of elevated IOP in
his…
Glaucoma 25 Years Ago
In 1985, we physicians were taking advantage
of several advances in the diagnosis
and management of glaucoma made during
the previous 15 years. They included
trabeculectomy, laser trabeculoplasty, automated
perimetry, and topical ß-blockers….
5 Queations with Mildred M. G. Olivier, MD
bWhat are the challenges of delivering eye/glaucoma
care in Haiti, and how have they changed since the
earthquake?/bbr /Haiti was a land of challenges for medical care even
before the earthquake. It is a country of
nearly 10 million peop…
CHIEF MEDICAL EDITOR’S PAGE: Glaucoma Must Lead the Way
As the new chief medical editor of
emGlaucoma Today/em, my goal is for the
publication to present a balanced yet
progressive viewpoint. I am committed
to the glaucoma community’s success, and I am
passionate about furthering glaucoma ca…
The Literature
emEach installment of “The Literature” column will examinethe most important recent studies of relevance to the physicianswho treat patients with glaucoma. The authors areselected by Section Editor James C. Tsai, MD./embTHE UTILIT…
Navigating Changes in Clinical Practice
Given the constant changes in definitions and
technologies, how does one chart a course that
results in optimal care for a person with glaucoma?
Guiding a ship through a fog provides a
helpful metaphor to answer this question.
bTHE D…
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy for Primary Angle Closure
One of the procedures most frequently performed
by glaucoma specialists and comprehensive
ophthalmologists is the prophylactic
laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI). To the
asymptomatic and unsuspecting patient, the diagnosis of
anatomically narro…
The Strengths and Challenges of Glaucoma Care Today
bBY GEORGE R. REISS, MD/bbr /The best way to appreciate the strengths of
glaucoma care today is to consider the
advances made during the past 20 years.
bDIAGNOSIS/bbr /Goldmann perimetry has been completely replaced by
full-…
Glaucoma Secondary to Iris Melanoma
bCASE PRESENTATION/bbr /On presentation at our clinic, the patient’s eye was
comfortable, her visual acuity was 20/40 OD and 20/30
OS, and her IOP measured 25 mm Hg OD and 14 mm
Hg OS (with average corneal thickness) using the aforement…
Glaucoma Research Foundation Announces 2011 Annual Benefit & Celebration
“Applauding Those Who Give” is the theme of this year’s Glaucoma Research Foundation Annual Benefit and Celebration. The dinner, auction, and presentations take place on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco. As the Glaucoma…
Alcon Offers BAK-Free Formula Eye Drops
A new formulation of Travatan (40 micrograms/ml eye drops, solution travoprost) has been launched by Alcon Laboratories. It is aimed at addressing the irritation and inflammation some glaucoma patients can experience with preservatives.
Revised Glaucoma Guidance is Published
The Joint Group on NICE Glaucoma Guideline has published revised guidance clarifying the criteria for the referral of suspected glaucoma patients. Issued jointly by the College of Optometrists and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the updated ad…
Neuroprotective Agents in Glaucoma Therapy: Recent Developments and Future Directions
How do neuroprotective agents work in glaucoma patients, and which are the most promising? Expert Review of Ophthalmology