Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)

In this episode, Dr Ehrlich and I discuss baseline corneal hysteresis and its relationship with the amount of IOP reduction in prostaglandin treatment.

In this episode, Dr Dale Heuer and I discuss the latest glaucoma surgical techniques and devices in search of solid evidence for their safety and effecacy. Trabeculectomy is the operation that we love to hate so we are always looking for something better. In some countries, new devices just require proving safety without having to show efficacy whereas in other countries both must be proven.

In this episode, Dr Nicolela and I discuss the risk factors  for the development of glaucoma. This includes talking about the difference between risk factors for developing disease vs those for disease to progress. Much of our current knowledge is based on information from clilnical trials and population studies over the past decade. Bear in mind that still intraocular pressure remains as the sing...

In this episode, Mr Foster and I discuss angle closure glaucoma focusing on epidemiology, mechanism and treatment (iridotomy and cataract extraction.)

n this episode, Drs Schuman, Burgoyne and I discuss optic nerve and nerve fiber layer iimaging in glaucoma. To clarify the different modalities, the Confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope (CSLO) has been popularized as the Heidelberg Engineering device, current version being the HRT 3; the Scanning Laser Polarimeter is the GDx machine, and; the original Optical Coherence Tomography unit and its ne...

In this episode, Dr Damji and I discuss the use of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) in treating patients with open angle glaucoma. The conversation includes a comparison of this to Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT), the step-wise approach to treating patients with glaucoma and where the SLT might fit it. We also cover the burning question of the repeatability of this treatment modality as wel...

In this episode, Dr Hom and I discuss things to consider in purchasing a Visual Field machine for your practice. We look at the choice based on the scope of your practice, networking, and sharing your data with colleagues.

In this episode, Dr Hutnik and I discuss Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) and its use as PART of the assessment of patients at risk of glaucoma.

In this second part of a two part conversation, we discuss the risk factors for progression in Normal Tension Glaucoma as determined by the Normal Tension Glaucoma Study.

In this episode, we discuss the role of Intraocular Pressure (IOP) in Normal Tension Glaucoma & the natural history of the condition as determined in the Normal Tension Glaucoma Study. Stephen Drance, MD, FRCSC, is Professor Emeritus UBC Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and an Officer of the Order of Canada. He was the co-lead investigator for the Normal Tension Glaucoma studies, popularized the im...

We discuss lessons learned from putting the Disc Damage Likelihood Scale (DDLS) into clinical practice and the importance of looking at the neuroretinal rim - not the cup. Also, the George Spaeth concept that you only see what you look for and look for what you know.

Vascular problems related to glaucoma; a discussion with Mark Lesk, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Associate Professor Universite de Montreal and director of Ophthalmology research at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital.

Robert Schertzer talks with Michael Coote, about the Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy Evaluation (GONE) Project, a joint initiative of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and Centre for Eye Research Australia, and the world’s first internet based system for assessing skills in diagnosing Glaucomatous discs.  

Dr. Gustavo De Moraes, Glaucoma Research Fellow New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, talks with Dr. Robert Schertzer about the 62% increased risk of glaucoma progressing when defects are present in both the superior and inferior hemi-fields vs a defect in a single hemi-field.

'TAG,' Talking About Glaucoma, a regular podcast hosted by Robert M. Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC talking with colleagues about topics of interest in the ophthalmology subspecialty area of glaucoma. The inaugral episode introduces an upcoming series of podcasts from the annual American Glaucoma Society meeting being held March 5-8, 2009 in San Diego.