Glaucoma Perspective

• The PreserFlo MicroShunt: A Conversation With Dr Ike Ahmed Dr Patel interviews Iqbal "Ike" K. Ahmed, MD, about the PreserFlo MicroShunt, an 8-mm-long tube that is inserted into the eye to help lower eye pressure in glaucoma.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, May 19, 2022
• Modular IOL Systems Add to Ophthalmologists' Armamentarium Dr Garg discusses a paper from Ang and colleagues presenting visual outcomes after optic exchange from a modular intraocular lens.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, January 20, 2022
• Cataract Surgery Alone or With the Hydrus Microstent? Dr Patel believes that the HORIZON study 3-year results are important for the understanding of long-term effects on IOP with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, November 09, 2021
• The New Valveless Glaucoma Drainage Device: An Expert's Take Dr Shuchi Patel and Dr Thomas Patrianakos discuss the latter's initial experience using the Ahmed ClearPath.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, April 28, 2021
• An Update on New Epilepsy Medications Four new medications expand options for clinicians treating epilepsy.
  Medscape Neurology, April 20, 2021
• Increased Screen Time During COVID-19 May Accelerate Myopia Boom A new review article wrestles with the pandemic's possible ocular implications for children, who are home in front of their screens at levels like never before.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, March 25, 2021
• The Case for Stand-alone MIGS Gets Stronger New data show meaningful reductions in IOP and medications in pseudophakic patients with open-angle-glaucoma.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, March 09, 2021
• How Retinal Imaging May Help Identify Alzheimer's Disease An exploratory analysis into combining optical coherence tomography and artificial intelligence shows promising results.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, March 04, 2021
• A 26-Year-Old With Chronic Eye Pain Can you properly diagnosis the source of a young woman’s eye pain?
  Osmosis, January 22, 2021
• Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty's Value Rises During COVID-19 In this conversation, Drs Shuchi Patel and Teresa Chen talk about how the pandemic is reframing the best first-line treatment for lowering IOP in patients with glaucoma.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, December 09, 2020
• Novel Solutions to Maintain Glaucoma Care During COVID-19 In-person visits are fraught with concern, but virtual replacements won't cut it either. Dr Shuchi Patel looks at some potential alternatives.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, August 31, 2020
• Bimatoprost Implant a Promising Weapon in Fight Against Glaucoma Dr Shuchi Patel says the important question behind the recently approved intracameral biodegradable sustained-release implant isn't whether it works (it does) but rather for how long.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, June 26, 2020
• The Considerable Toll of HZO Is Also Avoidable Dr Christopher Rapuano explains how the rising incidence of this debilitating eye disease can be combated by ophthalmologists and other clinicians.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, June 17, 2020
• AI for Eyes Is 'Nothing Short of Remarkable'   Pearse Keane joins Eric Topol and Abraham Verghese on this episode of Medicine and the Machine to discuss the unique opportunities for AI and deep learning in ophthalmology.
  Medscape, May 06, 2020
• Is Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy a Better Option for Glaucoma? Dr Shuchi Patel on how this novel single-use ophthalmic device stacks up against conventional goniotomy and trabectome.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, May 01, 2020
• Malpractice Case: Care Coordination Requires Action, Not Just Words Primary care physicians must sometimes take extra steps to coordinate patient care. Failure to do so could result in trouble.
  Cooperative of American Physicians, September 24, 2019
• New Fixed-Dose, Once-Daily Combo Eyedrop Shows Efficacy in Glaucoma There is a sound rationale why combining netarsudil and latanoprost would work so well.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, September 10, 2019
• A Possible Stroke in a 2-Month-Old: USMLE Question A mother presents with her 2-month-old girl, who she believes may have had a stroke. Can you make the correct assessment?
  Osmosis, July 26, 2019
• Why Myopia Matters: 5 Things to Know Half of the world's population is projected to be myopic by 2050. Here are two facts to know about this common cause of impaired vision, along with three strategies to respond to its rising incidence.
  Medscape Ophthalmology, July 11, 2019
• A 14-Year-Old Boy With Painful Periorbital Edema A 14-year-old boy presents with painful periorbital edema and erythema in his right eye. What is the most likely cause?
  Medscape Ophthalmology, July 10, 2019