Features
Strategies for Successful Glaucoma Comanagement
A shared-care model can improve outcomes, efficiency, and patient satisfaction by aligning clinical protocols and communication.
By Mike Cymbor, OD, FAAO, Parag D. Parekh, MD
Managing Cataract After Standalone MIGS
Achieving optimal outcomes requires a deliberate and proactive surgical strategy.
By Steven R. Sarkisian, Jr., MD
Unlocking the Supraciliary Space
Targeting uveoscleral outflow may result in greater IOP reduction with fewer complications.
By Tugce Ilayda Turer, Arsham Sheybani, MD
The Power of the Physician’s Voice
In the complex world of surgical reimbursement, patient advocacy begins with documentation.
By Elizabeth Cifers, MBA, MSW, CHC, CPC
Consensus Builds for Interventional Glaucoma
Two surgeons discuss how early therapeutic procedures can change the trajectory of glaucoma care.
By Jim Gallagher, senior managing editor
Departments
The Other Interventional Glaucoma Skill Set
From the Editor: In the era of interventional glaucoma, new skills are necessary for success.
By Nathan Radcliffe, MD
Voyager DSLT Enhances First-Line Glaucoma Care
Spotlight: Alcon’s automated, noncontact laser system offers ergonomic and clinical benefits for patients and providers.
By Karen Appold, contributing writer
Streamline Chart Documentation for Efficiency
Coding: Saving time on chart notes, while keeping a detailed medical record, is valuable and can improve practice revenue.
By Kevin J. Corcoran, COE, FNAO
News
Study Establishes Normative OCT Ranges for RNFL and CDR Asymmetry
Data from participants in the Framingham Heart Study may help clinicians distinguish true pathologic asymmetry from expected physiologic variation when interpreting OCT findings.
Study Associates Interferon Beta with Glaucoma Risk
Research connects lower intraocular IFN-β to disease mechanisms in glaucoma.
POAG Diagnosis May Impact Mental Health
A recent study finds that informing patients of a glaucoma diagnosis may impact their mental well-being.
New Study Tracks IOP During Exercise
Researchers find systolic blood pressure and heart rate are correlated with intraocular pressure.
By Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management
NRTI Use and Risk of Developing POAG
This research adds to previous literature on antiretroviral therapy.
By Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management
Supported Content
Unlocking Uveoscleral Outflow: A New Path Awaits Post-MIGS
Surgeons share first experiences with AlloFlo Uveo and its potential for enhancing natural outflow through the uveoscleral pathway.