Review of Optometry: Glaucoma

14th Annual Report from ARVO

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

From corneal transplant outcomes to the eagerly-awaited results of AREDS2.

ARVO: Glaucoma

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Fresh data on new structural metrics, visual fields, blood flow and the latest glaucoma drug.

Imag(in)e That!

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Same patient, same nerve. Different objective test results? Certainly!

A New Hint for Glaucoma Risk?

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Were there telltale risk factors that may have resulted in earlier treatment for this patient?

Sharpen Your Visual Field Interpretation Skills

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Understanding visual fields is not black and white—not even shades of gray.

'Can You Spare a Sample, Doc?'

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:00:00 GMT

You don’t want to deny your patients, but you also don’t want to hand out samples like candy.

Can High Pressure Be Helpful?

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Is there a link between pseudotumor cerebri and a family history of glaucoma?

Does She—Or Doesn’t She?

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 19:00:00 GMT

A 63-year-old glaucoma suspect presents with a disc hemorrhage.

New Thoughts on the Newly Diagnosed Glaucoma Patient

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Should we offer laser trabeculoplasty instead of a prostaglandin?

Over-the-Hill and Overtreated

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Despite relatively normal findings, our 70-year-old patient was on multiple glaucoma medications.

Add Color to Your Diet

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Xanthophylls may not only protect the retina, but also enhance its function.

ARVO: Glaucoma

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT

New insights on topical therapy, prevention, structure, function and diagnostic technologies.

Comanaging Canaloplasty

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:00:00 GMT

What every O.D. needs to know about this increasingly popular procedure.

Patient Has a Bad Latitude

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:00:00 GMT

A longstanding patient with PXG in one eye wonders how she ‘got’ it.

Dermatitis Prompts IOP Drops?

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:00:00 GMT

An ocular hypertensive patient who is being treated for a dermatologic issue is a
steroid responder.

If it Gets Complex, Keep it Simple

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:00:00 GMT

A patient in his 40s, with a confounding clinical picture, is at risk for developing
glaucoma.

When It Isn’t Glaucoma

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:32:00 GMT

You must be able to differentiate glaucoma from other optic nerve conditions.

Angle Closure, or Inflammation?

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:37:42 GMT

A middle-aged woman presents with a red, blurry eye and elevated IOP.

Why More Blacks Have Glaucoma

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Blacks have higher levels of ocular oxygen than whites, and therefore more oxidative damage, leading to glaucoma.

The Dark Side of the Nerve

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:26:38 GMT

What’s the link between glaucoma and Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s?

Highs and Lows of IOP

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:20:37 GMT

This patient's IOP measurements continue to fluctuate. Is she stable?

12th Annual ARVO Report

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:22:55 GMT

Get up to date on the latest studies, treatment options and surgical procedures.

The Ophthalmodynomometer

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:07:07 GMT

Is it the key to early diagnosis in a select group of patients?

Monitor or Medicate?

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:03:31 GMT

You must consider many factors before you reach a decision.

When Should You Refer a Glaucoma Patient?

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:17:55 GMT

When to retain or when to refer?

IOP Goes ‘Bump’ in the Night

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:24:54 GMT

Here’s a review of the latest research on nighttime IOP changes.

What’s Your Next Step?

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:21:34 GMT

How to treat patients with difficult-to-control IOP and pseudoexfoliative glaucoma.

Advanced Surgical Options for Glaucoma

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:19:33 GMT

When is advanced surgical intervention necessary?

Running Out of Options?

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:48:51 GMT

A 75-year-old black female presented as a new patient in 2008 after relocating to the area. She had a complicated eight-year history of glaucoma in both eyes.

How to Establish a SUCCESSFUL Glaucoma Practice

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:56:40 GMT

Here, I’ll outline what I believe are the necessary steps to build a large, successful glaucoma practice.

Standard of Care for Glaucoma

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:04:42 GMT

Keeping up with the coding changes for new technologies is necessary to be properly reimbursed.

A LASIK Candidate? I Vote No

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:02:13 GMT

A 62-year-old white female presented to the office as a new patient on referral from a mutual friend.

Cost-Effectiveness of Glaucoma Treatment Depends on Life Expectancy

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:48:57 GMT

The patient's life expectancy affects the cost effectiveness of glaucoma treatment pretty drastically.