Glaucoma

Questions discussed in this category

For patients with neovascular glaucoma and uncontrolled IOP, do you ever consider a glaucoma drainage device (GDD) combined with ECP as opposed to just a standalone GDD?

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In patients with glaucoma who are not ideal candidates for goniotomy, angle stenting, tubes, or trabeculectomy, does the use of AlloFlo provide safe and predictable IOP control compared to other surgical options?

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How do you decide between performing an ECP versus a MIGS procedure in a patient undergoing cataract surgery?

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How has your use of SLT changed given the 6-year results of the LiGHT trial?

Gazzard et al., PMID 36122660

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How would you approach choosing a MIGS procedure for a patient with mild glaucoma with progressively worsening PAS undergoing cataract surgery?

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What is your perspective on using AI with OCTA to assess optic nerve blood flow in glaucoma management?

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What has been your experience both intra-op and post-op with different non-valved implants (Baerveldt vs. Clearpath)?

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What is your approach to managing failed trabeculectomies with scarring but controlled IOP?

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What is the most appropriate next step for a patient experiencing prolonged hypotony following Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation and unsuccessful medical management?

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How do you decide where to place the LPI for angle-closure glaucoma?

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Do you incorporate diurnal or nocturnal IOP measurements in your management of progression despite seemingly adequate daytime control?

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What intra-op and post-op strategies maximize the longevity of a functional bleb in younger patients?

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What has been your experience with Durysta (bimatoprost implant) for glaucoma management?

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How do you monitor glaucoma progression in highly myopic patients with unreliable visual fields and atypical RNFL scans?

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What are the clinical indications for performing a second laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) instead of proceeding directly with cataract surgery?

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Which MIGS procedure do you believe provides the most sustainable IOP reduction when performed alongside cataract surgery?

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What is your approach to using multifocal or extended depth of focus IOLs in patients with preperimetric glaucoma?

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What’s your threshold for initiating treatment in patients with optic nerve cupping but normal IOP, normal visual fields, and borderline OCT findings?

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How do you adjust your glaucoma management strategy for pregnant patients who require IOP lowering?

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What is your preferred approach to managing a patient with tube exposure?

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In patients with preexisting vitreous prolapse undergoing glaucoma drainage implant surgery, what is the optimal surgical timing for performing an anterior vitrectomy to minimize complications and ensure successful tube placement?

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What factors guide the decision to proceed with trabeculectomy in a patient with advanced glaucoma who retains good central vision?

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How do you decide to use MIGS versus traditional surgical options like trabeculectomy or tube shunt placement in the management of glaucoma?

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Under what circumstances would CPC be considered the primary intervention for severe glaucoma with preserved central vision?

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How do you decide between escalating treatment with additional IOP-lowering medications versus surgical options for patients with normal tension glaucoma and progressive visual field loss despite well-controlled IOP?

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When would you consider using selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for managing uveitic glaucoma?

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How do you manage cystoid macular edema (CME) in patients with steroid-induced intraocular hypertension that is resistant to topical treatments?

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What screening recommendations do you provide for patients with a Nevus of Ota with ocular involvement?

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Papers discussed in this category

Ophthalmology, 2022 Sep 17

Laser in Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension (LiGHT) Trial: Six-Year Results of Primary Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty versus Eye Drops for the Treatment of Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension.

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