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…
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…
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…
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…
Initiative Targets Pediatric Cataract in Developing Countries
The Bausch + Lomb Early Vision Institute (Rochester, New
York) and Lions Clubs International Foundation (Oak Brook,
Illinois) have launched the Pediatric Cataract Initiative (PCI)
to identify, fund, and promote innovative methods of overcoming
debilita…
Transepithelial CXL had Favorable Effect in Keratoconic Eyes
Transepithelial corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) had a
limited but favorable effect in keratoconic eyes.1
In the prospective study, researchers studied data from 51
consecutive patients to determine the clinical effects of
transepithelial CXL on ker…