Browse articles on EyeWorld.org from the Glaucoma section. EyeWorld is the award-winning member publication of ASCRS. The magazine provides news and updates from the Society as well as clinical features in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and practice management. It publishes quarterly with editorial direction from its medical editorial board and staff.
Several physicians discussed the benefits they see with virtual reality visual fields in practice and the potential for artificial intelligence in glaucoma.
Manjool Shah, MD, shared his thoughts on the topics of the Glaucoma articles: the often-asked question about the impact of lifestyle modifications, the increasingly critical imperative of sustainability in practices, and the rapidly advancing world of virtual visual fields and artificial intelligence.
An emphasis on sustainability in healthcare has gained momentum in recent years. In this article, a group of glaucoma specialists who are experts in sustainability offered their perspectives on how to make meaningful changes in a clinical practice.
While the treatment mainstays for lowering and/or maintaining a target IOP are achieved with surgery, laser, or pharmaceuticals, patients often ask what else they can do. Several physicians spoke to EyeWorld about lifestyle changes that they recommend as an addition to traditional glaucoma therapies.
Steroid-induced glaucoma can present a number of issues, most notably increased IOP. Several ophthalmologists discussed identifying when and why this occurs and how to react to help improve the pressure.
Manjool Shah, MD, gave an overview of the articles in the Glaucoma section, noting, “The insights shared by our contributors serve as a reminder of the importance of continuous learning and adaptation, and there is no place better to feel the energy of lifelong learning like the ASCRS Annual Meeting.”
Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is a systemic, age-related disease, with patients needing more frequent monitoring due to an increased risk of developing secondary open angle glaucoma from the condition. Two physicians provided their perspectives on the condition and advice for its identification, management, and considerations for surgery.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, ophthalmic practices turned to telemedicine to stay in contact with patients and get them the care they needed. In this article, two physicians discussed their experience with telemedicine, including how they saw its applications evolve and thoughts on the future potential of telehealth options.
In his introduction to the “Interventional glaucoma” bonus issue of EyeWorld, Chief Medical Editor Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, shared some of his personal experiences in this space and what topics readers can expect to learn more about.
Glaucoma Editor Manjool Shah, MD, provided his thoughts on the evolution of interventional glaucoma.