Browse articles from EyeWorld.org related to glaucoma. 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.
It’s not uncommon for cornea specialists to come across a glaucoma patient in need of an endothelial transplant, and the management of these patients has certain nuances. EyeWorld spoke with two experts for their insights on how to best manage glaucoma patients who need lamellar keratoplasty.
The landscape of glaucoma surgery is a spectrum, ranging from selective laser trabeculoplasty to the more invasive heavy hitters still considered the gold standard for IOP lowering. In the middle are a wide range of MIGS options. Three glaucoma specialists discussed best practices for ab interno trabeculotomy, goniotomy, and canaloplasty.
➤ Enrollment complete in MIGS pivotal trial ➤ Acquisition of dry eye drop ➤ Two-year results post-cilio-scleral glaucoma procedure ➤ Positive topline results from Phase 2 study of retinitis pigmentosa treatment ➤ ASCRS news and events
A group of surgeons came together to draft and publish consensus guidelines for MicroPulse Transscleral Laser Therapy (Iridex). This therapy is used for a non-incisional laser glaucoma treatment that has been demonstrated to be safe and effective but does not have recommendations on optimal treatment protocols.
➤ Cataract surgery survey results ➤ FDA approves first non-degradable, synthetic tissue for ophthalmic surgery ➤ New cyclosporine ophthalmic solution approved for dry eye ➤ Results from Phase 2b study of drug-eluting contact lens ➤ 12-month topline data for intravitreal implant in wet AMD trial ➤ AAV capsid licensed for ocular gene therapy indication ➤ ASCRS news and events
➤ Results from Phase 2a study evaluating glaucoma drop ➤ Enrollment complete for epi-on crosslinking trial ➤ Phase 2 clinical trial begins for investigational dry eye drop ➤ Enrollment complete for Phase 2 study to evaluate diabetic retinopathy treatment ➤ Phase 2b trial for wet AMD treatment begins enrollment ➤ ASCRS news and events
➤ FDA approves ophthalmic spray for mydriasis ➤ FDA accepts NDA for travoprost intraocular implant ➤ FDA accepts supplemental BLA for treatment for macular edema ➤ FDA 510(k) clearance granted to green pattern laser photocoagulator ➤ NDA submitted for pain and inflammation nanoemulsion ➤ Positive clinical results from IOP-monitoring contact lens ➤ Study provides real-world data comparing MIGS using IRIS Registry ➤ FDA approves IOL positioning system ➤ ASCRS news and events
MIGS procedures have become a mainstay in the treatment of mild to moderate glaucoma, but what pressures can physicians realistically expect with these? Three surgeons spoke about this, as well as how MIGS can fit into the overall glaucoma management process and what to do if MIGS procedures don’t achieve the desired IOP.
There is a significant focus on stopping progression of optic nerve damage and subsequent vision loss in glaucoma, but what about patients who have already reached a point of vision loss? What modern visual rehabilitation technologies and services are available to them? EyeWorld spoke with three experts on this topic.
➤ First in-human, non-invasive femtosecond laser trabeculotomy data ➤ Special Protocol Assessment received for Phase 2b/3 trial for dry AMD treatment ➤ FDA gives clearance to IND for geographic atrophy treatment ➤ Positive preliminary data in trial for retinitis pigmentosa and Leber congenital amaurosis therapy ➤ Wet AMD treatment proceeds to Phase 2 trial ➤ ASCRS news and events