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.
While glaucoma specialists who spoke with EyeWorld said gonioscopy remains a vital and valuable tool in the clinic, newer imaging systems can help visualize the angle as well, overcoming some limitations of gonioscopy and becoming a complementary technology.
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➤ Investigational drug-eluting contact lens for glaucoma sees positive results ➤ First clinical-stage RNA-targeting therapy for nAMD ➤ PDUFA data extended for BLA for treatment of macular telangiectasia ➤ Three rare disease designations granted to investigational gene therapy treatments ➤ Partnership and acquisition news ➤ ASCRS news and events
➤ Positive topline Phase 3 confirmatory trial results for transepithelial crosslinking ➤ 18-month data from first-in-human drug-eluting IOL ➤ New Phase 2 findings for investigational geographic atrophy treatment ➤ Study: long-term, low-dose antiviral treatment reduces risk for HZO patients ➤ Acquisition news ➤ ASCRS news and events
“In this issue, we delve into some of the challenges of common glaucoma surgeries, as well as discuss exciting new technology that may provide us an opportunity to overcome barriers and provide high-quality care in a safer and more predictable fashion,” said Manjool Shah, MD, Glaucoma Editor, in his introduction.
Various patient scenarios, combined with surgeon preferences and comfort with the procedures, dictate tube shunt placement for glaucoma patients. The different placement options allow the surgeons to knock down obstacles in order to set the patient up for the greatest likelihood of tube shunt success.
Two surgeons shared their insights on the pearls they have gained using the XEN Gel Stent (AbbVie), which originally received FDA approval in 2016.
➤ Research: quest for cataract reversal continues ➤ First allogenic cell therapy for treating corneal endothelial disease ➤ Enrollment complete in Phase 2b geographic atrophy treatment study ➤ European agency maintains negative opinion for intravitreal pegcetacoplan for geographic atrophy ➤ Companies partner to further development of new glaucoma drug ➤ ASCRS news and events
SLT has gained popularity in the treatment of glaucoma, and there are several new laser technologies and procedures in various stages of development. Glaucoma specialists spoke with EyeWorld about a few of the newer options and what they’re excited about.
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