Tag: Glaucoma
Talk to me about intravitreal injections.
Using data of over 60,000 patients from 2012-2015, a recent study found that previous intravitreal injections (IV) is a risk for posterior capsule rupture during cataract...
How often should you do visual fields on a new glaucoma...
The short answer: two reliable baseline VF's then one every six months within the first year for newly diagnosed glaucoma patients.
Says who?
A study published in Ophthalmology examined over 1,000...
Treating one eye disease may cause another.
A new study showed patients that received seven or more intravitreal injections of Avastin had an increased risk of needing glaucoma surgery.
The study used information from databases...
Does the location of a laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) affect dysphotopsia...
A new study asks the question:  Is a superior LPI better than a nasal/temp LPI in preventing dysphotopsias?
The short answer?  No.
The study details:Â Over 500 patients with angle closure...
Potential new glaucoma drugs.
Two new drugs were resubmitted for FDA approval last week.
1.  Rhopressa - dosed once a day to reduce IOP. The drop works via three different mechanisms:
a....
If you perform or advocate for ODs to perform laser trabeculoplasty...
A recent study shows optometrists performing LTP have a "189% greater hazard as compared to ophthalmologists".
After reviewing Medicare claims from glaucoma patients in Oklahoma from 2008-2013, over 1000...
Glucosamine supplements may increase IOP.
A study published in Eye investigated the link between oral glucosamine and increased IOP.
What's the theory behind the IOP increase?
Glucosamine (widely used for osteoarthritis treatment) is found in the corneal stroma...