GT: The Podcast

Surgical Management of UGH Syndrome

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:26:00 -0000

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 IOL and Fixation Technique for Patients With UGH Syndrome,” which was written with Nicole Fram, MD, and presents a case-based approach to surgical management of in-the-bag UGH syndrome secondary to dead bag syndrome.

Reflections on Change

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:46:00 -0000

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 alterations and how these changes can mimic glaucomatous damage, as covered in an article by Shuning Li, MD, PhD, and Ying Han, MD, PhD.

The Paul Glaucoma Implant

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:55:00 -0000

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 risk of hypotony. Dr. Sng reviews device characteristics, surgical technique, postoperative management, and clinical data.

Glaucoma Intrascleral Tube Surgery

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:45:00 -0000

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 subconjunctival stent implantation. Dr. Khodeiry discusses the development of GITS, specifics of the surgical technique, early outcomes, and future directions.

Tube Erosion

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:11:00 -0000

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 management. Ms. Chapman reviews the rates of tube erosion, risk factors, strategies for prevention, and techniques for surgical revision.

Survey Says: Reducing Medication Burden for an Unhappy Patient

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:32:00 -0000

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 and weighs possible next steps, including drug delivery, repeat SLT, surgical intervention, or continuing as is. Later, the guests find out what Dr. Singh did, and they compare their opinions with the results of a social media poll of GT’s audience.

The Role of Anterior Segment OCT in MIGS

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0000

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 insights into postoperative outcomes.

Sustained Drug Delivery in Interventional Glaucoma

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0000

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 identify the noncompliant patients who are the best candidates for this intervention. They also review safety data behind these treatments and share pearls for getting started.

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A Cilioscleral Interpositioning Device

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:02:00 -0000

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, which enhance uveoscleral outflow to lower IOP.

Survey Says: Choosing Treatment for a High-Risk Patient

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:34:00 -0000

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 options for next steps. Later, they compare their opinions with the results of a social media poll of GT’s audience and find out what Dr. Singh did.

Career Change: Making the Vision Come to Life • Private Practice Versus Academia

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:08:00 -0000

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 article, “Private Practice Versus Academia,” which outlines the pros and cons of these two distinct career paths.

Metabolic Dysfunction in Glaucoma

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 01:06:00 -0000

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 discusses the role of metabolic dysfunction in glaucoma and reviews nicotinamide treatment for neuroprotection.

Survey Says: Proceeding After Unsuccessful Treatment

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:46:00 -0000

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. Singh did and how their colleagues would approach the case, based on results of a social media poll of GT’s audience.

Impact of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty on Diurnal IOP Fluctuation

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:55:00 -0000

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 after SLT and discusses the implications of home tonometry in research.

Pearls for Effective Laser Cyclophotocoagulation of the Glaucomatous Eye

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:28:00 -0000

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 and minimize complications.

Survey Says: Treatment for a High-Risk Patient

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:37:00 -0000

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 on the table for future treatment. Later, the panelists find out how their colleagues would manage the case, based on results of a social media poll of GT’s audience.

Chronic Stress and Glaucomatous Progression • Advances in Eye Drop Aids

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:11:11 -0000

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 Kaleem, MD, recaps her article—“Advances in Eye Drop Aids”—which was written with Delcora Huggins, BS, and reviews four available solutions to help overcome the challenges associated with eye drop administration.

Improving the Affordability of Glaucoma Medications

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:10:04 -0000

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 Chicago Medicine to help reduce patients’ out-of-pocket pharmacy costs.

Initial Visits and Long-term Care of Glaucoma Patients in Primary Eye Care Settings

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:12:03 -0000

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 providers could improve the quality of care.

Survey Says: Next Steps for Slowly Progressive Disease

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:30:38 -0000

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 panelists find out how their colleagues would approach the case based on results of a social media poll of GT’s audience.

Masqueraders of Normal-Tension Glaucoma

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:38:15 -0000

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

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:37:49 -0000

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?

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:53:13 -0000

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 access.

Back to Basics: Patient Encounters in Glaucoma

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:01:00 -0000

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 the ZEISS Glaucoma Workplace help keep your clinic flowing smoothly?

Clinical Experiences With the Hydrus Microstent

Wed, 29 May 2024 18:40:10 -0000

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 treatment paradigm, and they also share insertion pearls for the procedure to achieve successful microstent placement.

Survey Says: Fluctuating IOP and Poor Compliance

Tue, 28 May 2024 13:53:42 -0000

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 the case based on results of a social media poll of GT’s audience.

Establishing a Glaucoma Practice Fresh Out of Fellowship

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:27:51 -0000

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 ophthalmologists in building a successful, specialized practice.

Learning and Teaching MIGS

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:03:53 -0000

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 MIGS and an attending surgeon teaching it, respectively.

Survey Says: Which Treatment Next?

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:49:28 -0000

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 the patient. Then, they review how their colleagues would proceed, based on results of a social media poll of GT’s audience.

Clinical Experiences With the Hydrus Microstent

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:08:39 -0000

Management of Tube Erosion

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:39:34 -0000

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 prevent recurrence and infection.

Geographic Atrophy: A New Treatment Paradigm

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:01:00 -0000

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

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:14:00 -0000

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

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:50:41 -0000

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 in surgery and surgical training.

Survey Says: Target IOP and Next Steps

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:41:00 -0000

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 thoughts on the target IOP and treatment goals for a patient with moderate primary open-angle glaucoma. Then, they review how their colleagues would proceed based on results of a social media poll of Glaucoma Today’s audience.

Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:00:31 -0000

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

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 21:23:10 -0000

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 EyeSustain.org, a web-based resource center for sustainability in ophthalmology, as covered in an article written with Cassandra Thiel, PhD, and featured in GT.

Patients on Reddit

Tue, 23 May 2023 19:57:05 -0000

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, the credibility of the information shared may be lacking.

Noninvasive Trabeculotomy Treatment for Glaucoma

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:50:03 -0000

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 intervention.

Remote Monitoring of Glaucoma

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:29:19 -0000

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

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:58:02 -0000

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 texture and trajectories of individual axonal fiber bundles, which may help to identify RNFL defects in early and advanced glaucoma.

Teleophthalmology for Incidental Glaucoma Screening

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:31:00 -0000

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 before intervention, treat patients earlier, and encourage follow-up.

Survey Says: Procedure and IOL Selection

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:46:00 -0000

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 audience.

Leading Through Uncertainty

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:39:18 -0000

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 challenges and maintain strong leadership.

Physician Burnout in Ophthalmology

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:36:00 -0000

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 the major risk factors for burnout syndrome.

Survey Says: Determining Target IOP and Next Steps

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 21:07:57 -0000

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 treatment, based on the results of a social media poll of Glaucoma Today’s audience. In terms of target IOP and preferred treatment, how do the different opinions match up?

Glaucoma Visionaries: Sean Ianchulev, MD, MPH

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:15:00 -0000

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 in the future.

Glaucoma Visionaries: Joel S. Schuman, MD, FACS

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:29:00 -0000

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 be on the horizon.

‘Survey Says’ With I. Paul Singh, MD

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:30:00 -0000

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 case, based on the results of a social media poll. How do the polling results match up against the thoughts of today’s panelists?

Glaucoma Visionaries: Malik Y. Kahook, MD

Tue, 24 May 2022 15:50:00 -0000

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 why he’s constantly looking for better solutions, and offers his advice to ophthalmologists who want to follow a similar path.

Remote Diagnostics for Closer Clinical Teamwork

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:39:00 -0000

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 patient of Drs. Wirostko and Chaya.

Introducing 'Survey Says' With I. Paul Singh, MD

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:55:00 -0000

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 polling results match up with the proposed approaches of Drs. Panarelli and Bedrood?

Lessons In Dissatisfaction • Not Your Grandma’s Puff Test

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:17:00 -0000

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 Your Grandma’s Puff Test,” which reviews the importance of measuring corneal hysteresis (CH) to determine the risk of glaucomatous progression.

A Holistic Approach to Glaucoma Care

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:12:00 -0000

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

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:48:00 -0000

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

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:49:33 -0000

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?

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:50:00 -0000

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

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:08:00 -0000

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

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:55:36 -0000

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

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:55:00 -0000

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

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:48:00 -0000

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

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:47:00 -0000

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

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:45:00 -0000

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 complications.

A Superonasal Corneal Traction Suture for Ab Interno Xen Implantation

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:20:00 -0000

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

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:37:00 -0000

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 mild-to-moderate glaucoma undergoing cataract surgery.

Pre-, Intra-, and Post-Operative Pearls for the MicroShunt

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:23:00 -0000

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 retrospective clinical studies conducted, in part, by Dr. Durr and Dr. Ahmed.1,2

1. Durr GM, Schlenker MB, Samet S, Ahmed IIK. One-year outcomes of stand-alone ab externo SIBS MicroShunt implantation in refractory glaucoma. Br J Ophthalmol. 2020. Available at: bjophthalmol-2020-317299. Epub ahead of print.

2. Schlenker MB, Durr GM, Michaelov E, Ahmed IIK. Intermediate outcomes of a novel standalone ab externo SIBS MicroShunt with mitomycin c. Am J Ophthalmol. 2020;215:141-153.

Surgical Pearls From MicroShunt Implants

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:21:00 -0000

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 proper mitomycin dosage based on the recent INN005 clinical trial findings.1

1. Baker ND, Barnebey HS, Moster MR, et al; INN005 study group. Ab-externo MicroShunt versus trabeculectomy in primary open-angle glaucoma: 1-year results from a 2-year randomized, multicenter study. Ophthalmology. 2021 :S0161-6420(21 )00384-00385.

Equal Pay for Equal Work: Closing Ophthalmology’s Gender Gap in Compensation

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:15:00 -0000

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 statistics, and looks at the multifactorial ways that the disparities in pay can be mitigated.

Dose & Delivery: Defining Controlled Glaucoma

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:56:19 -0000

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

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:39:00 -0000

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

Thu, 27 May 2021 21:30:00 -0000

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

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:40:00 -0000

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

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:36:00 -0000

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

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:07:00 -0000

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/February 2021 issue of Glaucoma Today.

Getting Started With #Ophthalmology

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:28:00 -0000

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

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:41:00 -0000

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

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 22:21:00 -0000

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.

Moving Glaucoma Surgery Into the Clinic

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:14:00 -0000

Sébastien Gagné, MD, Director of the Institut de l’Oeil des Laurentides in Montreal, outlines the advantages of performing MIGS outside the OR, as featured in the November/December 2020 issue of Glaucoma Today.

A New Era in Visual Field Testing

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:18:00 -0000

Chris Johnson, PhD, DSc, Emeritus Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, discusses technological advances in diagnostic testing, including tablet- and internet-based procedures and the use of virtual reality headsets, as featured in the November/December 2020 issue of Glaucoma Today.

Drive-Through IOP Checks

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:05:00 -0000

Gerami Seitzman, MD, Medical Director of the Francis I. Proctor Foundation at the University of California, San Francisco, shares how she and her colleagues developed a drive-through IOP screening service for patients whose care was interrupted by COVID-19, as featured in the September/October 2020 issue of Glaucoma Today.

Lights, Camera, Virtual!

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:26:00 -0000

Lisa Nijm, MD, JD, Founder and Medical Director of Warrenville EyeCare and LASIK, in Warrenville, Illinois, shares her top 12 tips for elevating the quality of your online presentations, as featured in the September/October 2020 issue of Glaucoma Today.

Global Outreach in the Era of COVID-19

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:42:00 -0000

Hunter Cherwek, MD, Vice President of Clinical Services with Orbis International, talks about the recent launch of Orbis International’s virtual Flying Eye Hospital training program for eye care providers around the globe, as featured in the September/October 2020 issue of Glaucoma Today.

Home-Based Glaucoma Monitoring

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:01:00 -0000

Kateki Vinod, MD, discusses some of the existing and emerging tools for expanding glaucoma diagnosis and management beyond the office, as featured in the July/August 2020 issue of Glaucoma Today.

Intracameral Injection: Revisiting the Consensus

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:48:00 -0000

In this special episode of GT: The Podcast, Drs. E. Randy Craven, Oluwatosin Smith, and I. Paul Singh expand upon the guidance presented in the “Evolving Guidelines for Intracameral Injection” paper by Jeffrey M. Liebmann, MD, et al, that was published in the Journal of Glaucoma in March 2020. This podcast episode is supported by Allergan Medical Affairs.

A Disease of Paradoxes

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:12:00 -0000

Amol Sura, MD, ophthalmology resident at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, reflects on the ups and downs of addressing glaucoma, as featured in the July/August 2020 issue of Glaucoma Today.

Cannabis and Glaucoma

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:43:00 -0000

Ahmad Aref, MD, MBA, provides an update on the complex relationship between cannabis ingestion and glaucomatous optic neuropathy, as featured in the July/August 2020 issue of Glaucoma Today.