GT: The Podcast
GT: The Podcast keeps the ophthalmic community up to date with the rapidly evolving field of glaucoma. Leading experts share thought-provoking information and insights on developments that advance the understanding and treatment of the disease. The show aims to help usher in a new era of glaucoma care. It is produced by Bryn Mawr Communications and Glaucoma Today.
Episodes
Using Imaging to Understand the Causes and Sequelae of Hypotony
Poojitha Balakrishnan, MD, MPH, PhD, recaps her article “Using Imaging to Understand the Causes and Sequelae of Hypotony,” written with Jithin Yohannan, MD, MPH, and featured in the March/April issue of Glaucoma Today. Hypotony is a significant complication of glaucoma surgery, and identifying its causes and sequelae can be a challenge with slit-lamp examinations and indirect ophthalmosc
Customizing Care and Minimizing Risk With MIGS
Reay H. Brown, MD, and Shibandri Das, MD, each present a scenario that highlights how minimally invasive procedures can be used to address specific obstacles in glaucoma management. The two patient cases were featured in their article, “Customizing Care and Minimizing Risk With MIGS,” which was written with Shivani Kamat, MD, and featured in the May/June 2026 issue of Glaucoma Today.
Survey Says: Intervention for Controlled Glaucoma
On this episode of Survey Says, a special edition of GT: The Podcast, I.
Paul Singh, MD, is by joined by Reena Garg, MD, to discuss next steps
for a patient who is having difficulty adhering to his topical medication regimen. With no progression shown on visual field testing, Dr. Singh raises the question of whether the current treatment is appropriate or if the compliance issue warrants exploring
Surgical Management of UGH Syndrome
Glaucoma specialists share insights into treating uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema (UGH) syndrome, as featured in the January/February 2026 issue of Glaucoma Today. Roya Garakani, DO, recaps, “Surgical Decision-Making in Patients With UGH Syndrome,” outlining options for patients with UGH syndrome who require glaucoma surgery in addition to an IOL procedure. Then, Mahsaw Mansoor, MD, recaps, “Selecting an
Reflections on Change
Welcome to GT: The Podcast! In this episode, glaucoma specialists share the approaches and pearls they wish they had discovered sooner, as featured in the November/December 2025 issue of Glaucoma Today. Kateki Vinod, MD, and Won I. Kim, MD, share their reflections on IOP monitoring and how home tonometry has changed their respective practices. Later, Jenny Lu describes age-related neuroretinal alt
The Paul Glaucoma Implant
Welcome to GT: The Podcast! In this episode, Chelvin
Sng, BA, MA, MBBChir, MMed, MRCS(Ed), FRCS(Ed), FAMS, recaps her
article, “The Paul Glaucoma Implant,” which was featured in the
November/December issue of Glaucoma Today. The Paul Glaucoma Implant (Advanced Ophthalmic Innovations) is a glaucoma drainage device designed to fulfill the unmet need for a tube shunt with greater efficacy but a lower
Glaucoma Intrascleral Tube Surgery
Welcome to GT: The Podcast! In this episode,
Mohamed M. Khodeiry, MD, MSc, recaps his article, “Glaucoma Intrascleral
Tube Surgery,” written with James Richardson-May, MD, and Ahmed Elbably, MSc, FRCS, and featured in the July/August issue of Glaucoma Today. A surgical modification called glaucoma intrascleral tube surgery (GITS) may help address some postoperative complications associated with su
Tube Erosion
Rachel Chapman recaps her article, “Tube Erosion,” which was written with Matthew Henderson, MD; Dan Arreaza-Kaufman, MD; Jonathan Eisengart, MD; and Mary Qiu, MD, and was featured in the May/June issue of Glaucoma Today. Glaucoma drainage implants can lower IOP and preserve patients’ vision, but the devices carry the risk of tube erosion, a serious complication that requires prompt surgical manag
Survey Says: Reducing Medication Burden for an Unhappy Patient
On this episode of Survey Says, a special edition of GT: The Podcast, I. Paul Singh, MD, is joined by guests Emily Schehlein, MD, and H. George Tanaka, MD, to review a real case from his practice involving a patient with glaucoma with a history of SLT and MIGS. Though the patient’s IOP is at target, she is very unhappy with topical medication. The group discusses the importance of quality of life
The Role of Anterior Segment OCT in MIGS
Neeru A. Vallabh, MBBS, FRCOphth, PhD, FEBOS-GL, recaps her article, “The Role of Anterior Segment OCT in MIGS,” which was featured in the March/April issue of Glaucoma Today. Dr. Vallabh explores how this mode of advanced imaging can enhance the patient evaluation and surgical results, reviewing its utility for preoperative evaluation and intraoperative adjustments and its ability to provide insi
Sustained Drug Delivery in Interventional Glaucoma
I. Paul Singh, MD; Constance Okeke, MD, MSCE; and Zarmeena Vendal, MD, convene to discuss the latest updates on drug delivery and procedural pharmaceuticals in glaucoma treatment—specifically regarding the intracameral bimatoprost implant (Durysta, AbbVie) and iDose TR (travoprost intracameral implant) 75 mcg (Glaukos). They each explain the role of these treatments in their practices and how to i
A Cilioscleral Interpositioning Device
Andrew Tatham, MD, MBA, FRCOphth, FEBO, CertLRS, recaps his article, “A Cilioscleral Interpositioning Device,” which was featured in the March/April issue of Glaucoma Today and explores a novel class of glaucoma surgery that targets the supraciliary space. The Intercil Uveal Spacer from Ciliatech represents this new class of surgical implants known as cilioscleral interpositioning devices, or CIDs
Survey Says: Choosing Treatment for a High-Risk Patient
On this episode of Survey Says, a special edition of GT: The Podcast, I. Paul Singh, MD, is joined by guests Erin Sieck, MD, and Arkadiy Yadgarov, MD, to review a real case from his practice involving a patient with elevated IOP on medication and a family history of glaucoma. The guests share their initial thoughts and concerns about the patient, discuss their treatment goals, and weigh their opti
Career Change: Making the Vision Come to Life • Private Practice Versus Academia
In this episode, two Glaucoma Today contributors dive into the topic of career paths in ophthalmology, comparing different options and offering pearls from their own experiences. Zahra Ali, MD, recaps her article, “Career Change: Making the Vision Come to Life,” which chronicles her personal transition from general ophthalmologist to glaucoma specialist. Then, Devang L. Bhoiwala, MD, recaps his ar
Metabolic Dysfunction in Glaucoma
Flora Hui, PhD, and Pete A. Williams, PhD, recap their article, “Metabolic Dysfunction in Glaucoma: From Bench to Bedside (and Back Again),” which was featured in the January/February issue of Glaucoma Today. IOP lowering treatments are a mainstay of glaucoma management, but, while effective treatments exist, they do not target the neurodegenerative components of the disease. This article discusse
Survey Says: Proceeding After Unsuccessful Treatment
On this episode of Survey Says, a special edition of GT: The Podcast, I. Paul Singh, MD, is joined by guests Manjool Shah, MD, and Ticiana De Francesco, MD, to review a real case from his practice. They discuss the patient’s treatment history and how it informs which procedures to consider for the future and which ones to rule out. The guests share how they would proceed before finding out what Dr
Impact of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty on Diurnal IOP Fluctuation
Catherine Johnson, MD, MPH, recaps her article, “Impact of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty on Diurnal IOP Fluctuation,” which was written with Barbara Wirostko, MD, FARVO, and featured in the November/December issue of Glaucoma Today. Home tonometry data are shedding light on SLT’s effect on IOP spikes in the months following laser treatment. This article reviews diurnal IOP fluctuation before and
Pearls for Effective Laser Cyclophotocoagulation of the Glaucomatous Eye
N. Troy Gurney, MD, and Richard K. Lee, MD, PhD, recap their article, “Pearls for Effective Laser Cyclophotocoagulation of the Glaucomatous Eye,” which was featured in a recent issue of Glaucoma Today. They make the case that transscleral cyclophotocoagulation should be considered earlier in the glaucoma treatment algorithm and review the proper technique and indications to maximize effectiveness
Survey Says: Treatment for a High-Risk Patient
On this episode of Survey Says, a special edition of GT: The Podcast, I. Paul Singh, MD, is joined by guests Lorraine M. Provencher, MD, and Brian Shafer, MD, to review a real case from his practice. They discuss details of the case, including patient risk factors and possible treatment goals, and consider their choices for managing the case in the most effective manner while still leaving options
Chronic Stress and Glaucomatous Progression • Advances in Eye Drop Aids
This episode features two articles recently published in Glaucoma Today. First, Shannan Moore, BS, recaps her article—“Is There a Link Between Chronic Stress, Autonomic Dysregulation, and Glaucomatous Progression?”—which was written with Garrick Chak, MD, and makes the case that it may be worthwhile to incorporate questions about chronic emotional stressors into patient encounters. Then, Mona Kale
Improving the Affordability of Glaucoma Medications
Jason Xiao, BS, recaps his article, “Improving the Affordability of Glaucoma Medications,” which was written with Jin Choi, MD; Pathik Amin, OD; Alaina Tarantino, PharmD, BCPS; and Mary Qiu, MD, and featured in the May/June issue of Glaucoma Today. Their article explores strategies to address the financial barriers to glaucoma medication adherence and reviews an initiative by the University of Chi
Initial Visits and Long-term Care of Glaucoma Patients in Primary Eye Care Settings
Which technologies are essential to conducting a thorough examination for new glaucoma patients? And which modalities and softwares are most useful for long-term care? Danica Marrelli, OD, and Anu Laul, OD, compare their approaches to initial encounters with glaucoma patients, swap notes on their preferred methodologies for tracking long-term treatment, and identify areas where primary eye care pr
Survey Says: Next Steps for Slowly Progressive Disease
On this episode of Survey Says, a special edition of GT: The Podcast, I. Paul Singh, MD, is joined by guests Monica Ertel, MD, and Mark Gallardo, MD, to review a case from Dr. Singh’s practice. The guests share their perspective on a patient with slowly progressive disease and a history of failed trabeculectomy, and they offer their thoughts on IOP goals and potential treatments. Later, the paneli
Masqueraders of Normal-Tension Glaucoma
Jay Patel, MD, recaps his article, “Masqueraders of Normal-Tension Glaucoma,” coauthored with Amanda D. Henderson, MD, and featured in the May/June issue of Glaucoma Today. The article outlines several types of nonglaucomatous optic neuropathy that should be considered in patients with gradually progressive optic neuropathy.
DARC: From Bench to Bedside
Francesca Cordeiro, MD, PhD, MRCP, FRCOphth, recaps her article, “DARC: From Bench to Bedside,” which was featured in the March/April issue of Glaucoma Today. In her article, she reviews a novel retinal biomarker—the Detection of Apoptosing Retinal Cells (DARC)—and its potential to function as a surrogate endpoint in glaucoma and other neurodegenerative conditions.
Is Glaucoma Policy Short-Sighted?
David Solá-Del Valle, MD, recaps his article—“Is Glaucoma Policy Short-Sighted?”—which was written with Sara Riaz, MSc; Blake Oberfeld, MD; Hani El Helwe, MD; and Henisk Falah, BS, and featured in the March/April issue of Glaucoma Today. In their article, the authors discuss the shortfalls of health care policies that guide glaucoma care and propose redefining innovation to keep an eye on patient
Back to Basics: Patient Encounters in Glaucoma
Slow down, take a breath, and get back to basics with glaucoma care. Join moderator I. Paul Singh, MD, and panelists Sarah Van Tassel, MD, and Joseph Panarelli, MD, as they review their priorities for their patient encounters in Glaucoma. Which imaging modalities are most effective? How do their workflows function? And, as new patients become returning patients, how can software solutions such as
Clinical Experiences With the Hydrus Microstent
In this special edition of GT: The Podcast, I. Paul Singh, MD, invites Christine Funke, MD, and Pradeep Ramulu, MD, PhD, to talk about the Hydrus Microstent (Alcon), discussing data from the HORIZON trial as well as sharing real-world experiences with the MIGS device in their practices. They further explain how the data help one to decide and understand where the Hydrus fits into the glaucoma trea
Survey Says: Fluctuating IOP and Poor Compliance
On this episode of Survey Says, a special edition of GT: The Podcast, I. Paul Singh, MD, is joined by guests Jella An, MD, MBA, and John Berdahl, MD. Dr. Singh presents a real patient case from his practice, and the guests share their initial reactions to the case, what they would do next, and what their goals would be for the patient. Later the guests find out how their colleagues would approach
Establishing a Glaucoma Practice Fresh Out of Fellowship
Emily Schehlein, MD, recaps her article, “Establishing a Glaucoma Practice Fresh Out of Fellowship,” which was featured in the March/April issue of Glaucoma Today. When ophthalmology training ends, the work of building a practice officially begins. In her article, Dr. Schehlein, a glaucoma specialist at Brighton Vision Center in Brighton, Michigan, offers insights and strategies for young ophthalm
Learning and Teaching MIGS
Jessie Wang, MD, and Mary Qiu, MD, recap their article, “Learning and Teaching MIGS,” which was featured in the November/December issue of Glaucoma Today. With the growing prevalence of MIGS, it has become increasingly vital for graduating ophthalmologists to be comfortable performing this class of surgeries. In this article, Drs. Wang and Qiu offer their perspectives as a senior resident learning
Survey Says: Which Treatment Next?
On this episode of Survey Says, a special edition of GT: The Podcast, I. Paul Singh, MD, is joined by guests Zarmeena Vendal, MD, and Joseph F. Panarelli, MD. They share their perspectives on how glaucoma care has evolved in recent decades and how these changes have affected their decision-making process. Later, the guests weigh in on the case at hand, sharing their preferred treatment options for
Clinical Experiences With the Hydrus Microstent
In this special edition of GT: The Podcast, I. Paul Singh, MD, invites Christine Funke, MD, and Pradeep Ramulu, MD, PhD, to talk about the Hydrus Microstent (Alcon), discussing data from the HORIZON trial as well as sharing real-world experiences with the MIGS device in their practices. They further explain how the data help one to decide and understand where the Hydrus fits into the glaucoma trea
Management of Tube Erosion
Shivani Kamat, MD, recaps her article, “Management of Tube Erosion,” which was featured in the September/October issue of Glaucoma Today. Tube erosion through the conjunctiva is a complication of glaucoma drainage device implantation that carries the potential risks of infection and vision loss. Dr. Kamat’s article reviews this complication, including its proper identification and treatment to pre
Geographic Atrophy: A New Treatment Paradigm
Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, moderates a discussion with Deborah Ristvedt, DO, and John Kitchens, MD, about the future of geographic atrophy (GA) treatment and management, the history of GA care, considerations for managing cataracts and glaucoma, and more.
Patient Experience Data Collection
Section Editor Richie Kahn, MPH, recaps his article—“Patient Experience Data Collection”—which was written with Jenn McNary and recently featured in GT. The article covers what patient experience data is and how the information can provide regulatory authorities, payers, providers, and patient communities with a more holistic view of a therapy’s impact.
Prioritizing Processes Over Goals
Matt Schlenker, MD, MSc, recaps his article, “Prioritizing Processes Over Goals,” which was featured in the May/June issue of Glaucoma Today. In this article, Dr. Schlenker makes the argument that results have more to do with the systems we follow as opposed to the goals we set. He explains the limits of goal setting and delves into the importance of habit forming as a way to achieve real progress
Survey Says: Target IOP and Next Steps
On this episode of “Survey Says” With I. Paul Singh, MD, a special edition of GT: The Podcast, Dr. Singh is joined by guests Oluwatosin Smith, MD, and Jason Bacharach, MD. The panel delves into the benefits and challenges of having a wide array of treatment options for glaucoma and how they approach decisions about surgical intervention. Later, they weigh in on the case in question, offering their
Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage
Jessica Randolph, MD, recaps her article, “Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage,” which was written with Melissa Suggs, MS, MS, and featured in the March/April issue of Glaucoma Today. This article reviews the fundamentals of managing suprachoroidal hemorrhage, a rare but serious complication of intraocular surgery that can cause significant vision loss.
Waste in Ophthalmology ORs
Marko Oydanich, MD, discusses the growing environmental burden of the health care sector, as featured in an article he wrote with Albert Khouri, MD, and Jasmine Mahajan, BS, for a recent issue of Glaucoma Today. Dr. Oydanich offers strategies for reducing waste in ophthalmology ORs, much of which results from single-use equipment and devices. Later, David Chang, MD, shares the mission of EyeSustai
Patients on Reddit
Richie Kahn, a rare ophthalmic disease patient and co-founder and principal of Canary Advisors, recaps his article—“Patients on Reddit”—from the March/April issue of Glaucoma Today. In this article, Kahn discusses the usefulness of the forum-style social media platform Reddit for allowing patients to connect, share stories, and ask questions. While the platform facilitates connection and support,
Noninvasive Trabeculotomy Treatment for Glaucoma
Ticiana De Francesco, MD, shares an update on the first-in-human experience with femtosecond laser image-guided high-precision trabeculotomy, or FLIGHT (ViaLase), as covered in an article she coauthored with Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, for an upcoming issue of Glaucoma Today. Dr. De Francesco describes the new procedure and how it could help expand options for safe and effective glaucoma interv
Remote Monitoring of Glaucoma
Susan Liang, MD, assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and clinical director at New England Eye Center, Framingham, recaps her article—“Remote Monitoring of Glaucoma”—from the November/December issue of Glaucoma Today. In this article, Dr. Liang outlines existing and developing technologies designed to enable high-quality virtual care today and in the future.
Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Optical Texture Analysis
Christopher K.S. Leung, MD, MB ChB, chairperson and clinical professor for the Department of Ophthalmology at The University of Hong Kong School of Clinical Medicine, recaps his article—“Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Optical Texture Analysis”—from the November/December issue of Glaucoma Today. In the article, Dr. Leung describes RNFL Optical Texture Analysis, an algorithm to uncover the optical textur
Teleophthalmology for Incidental Glaucoma Screening
In this episode of GT: The Podcast, Roshun D. Sangani, MD, recaps his article, “Incidental Glaucoma Screening Using Teleophthalmology at a Tertiary Care Ophthalmology Center,” written with Albert Khouri, MD, and featured in the September/October issue of Glaucoma Today. A novel approach to the detection and management of glaucoma in a busy emergency department aims to minimize the number of visits
Survey Says: Procedure and IOL Selection
On this episode of “Survey Says” With I. Paul Singh, MD, a special edition of GT: The Podcast, Dr. Singh is joined by guests Shamil Patel, MD, MBA, and Manjool Shah, MD. The panel will discuss how they would approach procedure and IOL selection for a real patient case, and later, they find out how their colleagues chose to proceed based on the results of a social media poll of Glaucoma Today’s aud
Leading Through Uncertainty
In this episode of GT: The Podcast, Zaiba Malik, MD, recaps her article, “Leading Through Uncertainty,” written with Michael Onuscheck, and featured in the September/October issue of Glaucoma Today. Change and disruption are inevitable in medicine, and good leadership requires the ability to embrace uncertainty. Dr. Malik discusses different types of uncertainty and the necessary tools to overcome
Physician Burnout in Ophthalmology
In this episode of GT: The Podcast, Leonard K. Seibold, MD, recaps his article, “Physician Burnout in Ophthalmology,” written with Jessica A. Sedhom, MD, and featured in the September/October issue of Glaucoma Today. The article discusses burnout syndrome and its increasing prevalence among physicians, as well as results of a survey to determine burnout rates among ophthalmologists and identify th
Survey Says: Determining Target IOP and Next Steps
In this episode of “Survey Says” With I. Paul Singh, MD, a special edition of GT: The Podcast, Dr. Singh is joined by guests Analisa Arosemena MD, from Aran Eye Associates in Miami, Florida, and Lorraine Provencher, MD, from Cincinnati Eye Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio. The panel discuss how they would treat the patient in question and, later, they find out how their colleagues would approach trea
Glaucoma Visionaries: Sean Ianchulev, MD, MPH
In this episode, hear an interview with Sean Ianchulev, MD, MPH, who was nominated by the Glaucoma Today editorial advisory board to be featured in a recent issue as an influential innovator. In this interview, Dr. Ianchulev describes his journey into medicine, how he discovered his interest in glaucoma, what keeps him motivated to innovate, and what advances he hopes to see for the subspecialty i
Glaucoma Visionaries: Joel S. Schuman, MD, FACS
In this episode, hear an interview with Joel S. Schuman, MD, FACS, who was nominated by the Glaucoma Today editorial advisory board to be featured in the publication as an influential innovator. In this interview, Dr. Schuman shares what sparked his initial interest in glaucoma, discusses his role in the development of OCT imaging, and describes why he thinks a cure for high IOP in glaucoma could
‘Survey Says’ With I. Paul Singh, MD
In this episode of “Survey Says” With I. Paul Singh, MD, a special edition of GT: The Podcast, Dr. Singh is joined by guests Deborah Ristvedt, DO, of Vance Thompson Vision, and Shamik Bafna, MD, of Cleveland Eye Clinic. The guests are presented with a real patient case and asked to weigh in on how they would manage it. Later, Dr. Singh shares the Glaucoma Today audience’s preferred approach to the
Glaucoma Visionaries: Malik Y. Kahook, MD
In this episode, hear an interview with Malik Y. Kahook, MD, who was nominated by the Glaucoma Today editorial advisory board to be featured in the January/February issue as an influential innovator. His desire to improve medical and surgical approaches in ophthalmology has led him to invent and develop numerous technologies over the years. Dr. Kahook discusses some of these innovations, shares wh
Remote Diagnostics for Closer Clinical Teamwork
Richie Kahn, MPH, a clinical researcher and patient advocate, leads a discussion between physicians and patients on the use and value of home monitoring technology in ophthalmology. Kahn, who is also a patient with a rare and progressive form of optic atrophy as well as a clinical trial participant, is joined by Barbara Wirostko, MD, FARVO; Craig Chaya, MD; and Dorian De Maio, a long-time glaucoma
Introducing 'Survey Says' With I. Paul Singh, MD
In this special edition of GT: The Podcast, I. Paul Singh, MD, presents real patients’ cases from his practice and asks guests Joseph F. Panarelli, MD, and Sahar Bedrood, MD, PhD, to explain how they each would manage these patients. Dr. Singh then shares the results of social media poll questions in which the Glaucoma Today audience voted on its preferred approaches to these cases. Did the pollin
Lessons In Dissatisfaction • Not Your Grandma’s Puff Test
This double episode of GT: The Podcast features a pair of articles published in the November/December 2021 issue of Glaucoma Today. In part one, Finny T. John, MD, and Natasha Nayak Kolomeyer, MD, recap their article, “Lessons in Dissatisfaction,” which shares surgical insight gained from challenging encounters in the clinic and OR. Then, Alexandra Papp, MD, CAPT, USAF, MC, reads her article, “Not
A Holistic Approach to Glaucoma Care
Alexandra “Ola” Pietraszkiewicz, MD, reads her article, "A Holistic Approach to Glaucoma Care," from the September/October issue of Glaucoma Today. This article highlights the correlation between vision loss and mental health and discusses how a greater understanding of the psychosocial determinants of health can improve patient-physician relationships and clinical outcomes.
Reducing Pigment Particles in the Anterior Chamber
Daniel Laroche, MD, reads his article, "Reducing Pigment Particles in the Anterior Chamber," written with Jose Sinon for the September/October issue of Glaucoma Today. This article reviews the several interventions which can be used to reduce the number of pigment particles in adult patients with pigment dispersion syndromes.
Dose & Delivery: Defining Target IOP Ranges
Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, and Davinder S. Grover, MD, MPH, join Inder Paul Singh, MD, for an in-depth discussion on IOP. The trio discuss their criteria for defining IOP ranges, how they use hysteresis to predict pressure fluctuations, and the complications which may arise when a patient’s pressure creeps outside the defined ranges.
Is It Time to Rethink the Slit Lamp?
Nikola Ragusa, MD, reads his article, "Is It Time to Rethink the Slit Lamp?" from the July/August issue of Glaucoma Today. This article reviews a practice-based survey that considers patient comfort during eye exams and challenges for the redevelopment of certain ophthalmic equipment to promote greater accessibility.
The Contrast Sensitivity Story
Brian M. Shafer, MD, reads his article, “The Contrast Sensitivity Story,” from the July/August 2021 issue of Glaucoma Today. In this article, Dr. Shafer looks at contrast sensitivity in patients with glaucoma and challenges what he says is the old dogma that physicians shouldn't implant multifocal IOLs in these patients.
Dose & Delivery: New Mechanisms of Action
Lorraine M. Provencher, MD, and Constance O. Okeke, MD, MSCE, join Inder Paul Singh, MD, to discuss new molecules and mechanisms of action. How do these new medications change the way physicians treat glaucoma?
The New Attending’s Perspective on MIGS
Erin Sieck, MD, Assistant Professor at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and Georges M. Durr, MD, FRCSC, Assistant Professor at the Université de Montréal, Montreal, share their teaching pearls for mastering angle-based and subconjunctival MIGS procedures, as featured in their article in the May/June 2021 issue of Glaucoma Today.
Complications With Xen Implantation and how to Avoid Them
In the final episode of a three-part miniseries on navigating challenges after XEN Gel Stent (Allergan) implantation, Vanessa Vera, MD, and Luís Abegäo Pinto, MD, PhD—co-authors on a publication titled “Navigating Challenges After Xen”—explore atypical bleb morphologies after Xen implantation (prominent, nasal or avascular), how to treat and how to avoid these complications altogether.
Tips and Tricks for the XEN Gel Stent
In the second episode of this three-part miniseries, Oluwatosin Smith, MD, and Daniel Krivoy, MD, offer some surgical tips and tricks from their experience using the XEN Gel Stent (Allergan). Together, Drs. Smith and Krivoy offer techniques to manage complications such as clinical hypotony, migration, or dislocation.
Navigating Post-Op Complications After Xen Microstent Implantation
Manjool Shah, MD, and Steven R. Sarkisian Jr., MD, walk through the complications they faced after the implantation of the XEN Gel Stent (Allergan). Drs. Shah and Sarkisian discuss in detail the different risks presented in ab interno and ab externo cases—such as leaks, erosions, occlusions or obstructions—approaches to avoid these risks, and how to develop your surgical skills following complicat
A Superonasal Corneal Traction Suture for Ab Interno Xen Implantation
David Woods, MD, reads his article, “A Superonasal Corneal Traction Suture for Ab Interno Xen Implantation,” from the May/June 2021 issue of Glaucoma Today. Here, he outlines his technique for ab interno implantation of the Xen Gel Stent (Allergan) using a superonasal corneal traction suture.
iStent inject W – Your go-to Device for MIGS Surgery
In this special-edition of GT: The Podcast, Dr. Blake Williamson leads an expert surgical panel with Dr. Debbie Ristvedt and Dr. Mark Gallardo to discuss the benefits of the iStent inject W device. The panel reviews key features and clinical data, with a focus on how this impacts their treatment algorithm and they reveal why iStent inject W is their go-to MIGS device when treating patients with mi
Pre-, Intra-, and Post-Operative Pearls for the MicroShunt
In this special episode of GT: The Podcast, made possible with support from Santen Pharmaceuticals, Ike Ahmed, MD; George Durr, MD; and Ticiana De Francesco, MD, share lessons learned on their use of the MicroShunt since its release. Together, they offer pre-operative, intra- operative, and post-operative suggestions, tips for patient selection, proper positioning, and more based on the retrospect
Surgical Pearls From MicroShunt Implants
In this special edition of GT: The Podcast, made possible with support from Santen Pharmaceuticals, Michelle Lim, MD; Davinder Grover, MD; and James Brandt, MD, analyze their experience with the MicroShunt-a controlled micro-incisional ab-externo glaucoma filtration surgery device. Together, they share their surgical procedures and pearls, how to deal with the complications of post-op blebs, and p
Equal Pay for Equal Work: Closing Ophthalmology’s Gender Gap in Compensation
In this episode of GT: The Podcast, Lama Al-Aswad, MD, MPH, reads her article, “Equal Pay for Equal Work: Closing Ophthalmology’s Gender Gap in Compensation,” written with Sunidhi Ramesh, BS, and Aakriti Garg Shukla, MD, for the March/April 2021 issue of Glaucoma Today. This article takes a deep dive into the gender gap that still exists in the field of ophthalmology, breaks down the wage statisti
Dose & Delivery: Defining Controlled Glaucoma
Deborah Ristvedt, DO, and Mark Gallardo, MD, join Inder Paul Singh, MD, to discuss what constitutes controlled glaucoma. How have their perspectives and management strategies evolved?
In Advocation of Advocacy
In this episode of GT: The Podcast, Lynn W. Sun, MD, PhD, reads her article, "In Advocation of Advocacy," from the March/April 2021 issue of Glaucoma Today. Dr. Sun makes her case for the importance of medical advocacy and describes how her fellow physicians can get involved.
Allyship: The Time is Now
Lynn K. Gordon, MD, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Ophthalmology and Senior Associate Dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, discusses the concept of allyship. She offers insight into what it means to be an ally and how effective allyship can help us achieve greater equity and inclusion, as featured in her article in the March/April 2021 issue of Glaucoma Today.
Novel Glaucoma Medications: From Clinical Trials to Clinical Experience
Vladislav P. Bekerman, MD, MBA, an ophthalmology resident at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, offers insight into the use of new treatments as additive therapies for IOP reduction, as featured in an article by Bekerman and Albert S. Khouri, MD, in the January/February 2021 issue of Glaucoma Today.
Dose & Delivery: Evolutions in Glaucoma Management
Welcome to episode 1 of Dose & Delivery, a new podcast series from GT: the Podcast. Nathan Radcliffe, MD, and Steven R. Sarkisian Jr, MD, join Inder Paul Singh, MD, to discuss evolutions in their approaches to glaucoma management. Learn about their experiences with a bimatoprost intracameral implant (Durysta, Allergan).
Visiting the Glaucoma Clinic in the Time of COVID-19
Richie Kahn, MPH, a health policy professional, clinical researcher, and patient advisor, offers his perspective as a patient who has had to navigate visits to the glaucoma clinic over the past year. Also, Andrew Iwach, MD, discusses a video resource for patients that demonstrates the measures providers are taking to safely deliver glaucoma care during the pandemic, as featured in the January/Febr
Getting Started With #Ophthalmology
Edmund Tsui, MD, an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Stein Eye Institute at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, offers a primer on Twitter for ophthalmologists looking to get started with social media, as featured in the January/February 2021 issue of Glaucoma Today.
The Case for Gonioscopy
Marez Megalla, MD, an ophthalmology fellow at the Yale School of Medicine, outlines the benefits of mastering gonioscopy during ophthalmology training, as featured in the November/December 2020 issue of Glaucoma Today.
Newfound Insights Into Glaucoma Care
In this episode, several physicians share how they have navigated the range of challenges presented by COVID-19 over the past year and how these challenges have yielded new discoveries about glaucoma and its management, as featured in the November/December 2020 issue of Glaucoma Today.
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