MIGS Maxing: Canaloplasty or Trabecular Micro-Bypass Surgery?

A comparative study reveals whether these techniques are equally effective at reducing IOP in glaucoma patients.

Both canaloplasty and trabecular micro-bypass surgery (TMBS) are proven techniques for carrying out minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), but when it comes to primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), are they equals in efficacy, or is one technique better than the other?

Author: Andrew Sweeney

Does GAT Belong in a Museum?

Author: Timothy Norris

GAT: End of the Road?

The current gold standard for IOP measurement may not be perfect. But replacing it is not simply a matter of finding something easier to use.

Author: Timothy Norris

Air Pollution Linked to Higher Risk of Glaucoma and Cataract

A large systematic review linking air pollution with ocular disease strengthens the case for clean air policies.

People who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution are more likely to develop glaucoma and cataract, a new study suggests....

Getting a Hold of AI

As AI takes flight, can ophthalmology stay grounded?

Ready or not, an AI boom is upon us, affecting nearly every aspect of daily life. Millions of people are now using AI-based apps trained on billions of data points, generating trillions of dollars for investors. Meanwhile, AI is moving rapidly from research promise to clinical reality in ophthalmology...

Author: Sean Henahan

Glaucoma Lessons for the Next Generation

Roberto Bellucci MD shares practical guidance for managing glaucoma, from early decision making to long-term surgical strategy.

Noted cataract surgeon Roberto Bellucci MD has seen glaucoma patients regularly for many years in his cataract practice. EuroTimes Editor-in-Chief Sean Henahan spoke with him about what young ophthalmologists need to know when treating these patients.

Author: Sean Henahan

Is Ab Interno Canaloplasty the Best Choice in Mild Glaucoma?

Real-world outcomes from the iTrack Global Data Registry of ab interno canaloplasty combined with cataract surgery.

Canaloplasty performed via an ab interno approach significantly reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) and medication burden safely in patients with primary and secondary open-angle glaucoma, according to data from the iTrack Global Data Registry (iTGDR) of glaucoma surgery and one of its founders, Keith Barton MD....

Author: Priscilla Lynch

Results of Paul Glaucoma Implant Surgery in Ireland

The study is the largest analysis of glaucoma drainage devices in Ireland to date.

The Paul Glaucoma Implant (PGI) is an effective and safe surgical intervention for the management of medically refractive glaucoma compared to its predecessors. That is the key conclusion of a multicentre retrospective analysis on the efficacy and safety of glaucoma drainage devices in Ireland.....

Author: Priscilla Lynch

Saving Sight in Ukraine with Ballistic Eye Protection

Supplying eye protection to Ukraine faces additional complications with changing cultural perceptions.

Bulletproof vests, helmets, and first aid kits are all essential equipment for military personnel these days, and all are well known among the general public. What people do not regularly associate with first responders, medics, and soldiers, however, is ballistic eye protection, yet it is just as important as military gear (if not more so).

Author: Andrew Sweeney

Debating the Future of Glaucoma Surgery

Challenges and opportunities await cataract surgeons interested in integrating early glaucoma treatment as part of comprehensive care.

As cataract surgeons increasingly take on glaucoma procedures, the divide between the two fields is blurring...

Author: Sean Henahan