Glaucoma Chats
Join Dr. Qi N. Cui as she explains the science behind glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss. This program will explore the key mechanisms of optic nerve damage that leads to vision loss, the role of elevated intraocular pressure, and innovative research aimed at developing new treatments for glaucoma.
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Rebecca Sarran, a leading glaucoma specialist, as she discusses the latest research on reducing the risk of glaucoma. Dr. Sarran will cover key risk factors for glaucoma, and how regular eye exams, healthy lifestyle choices, and using eye protection can help preserve vision.
Join us for the next episode of Glaucoma Chats as we explore the diverse landscape of glaucoma treatments.
Dr. Natasha Nayak Kolomeyer, glaucoma specialist and ophthalmologist at Wills Eye Hospital, discusses various types of eye drops used in glaucoma treatment, how they work, potential side effects, and tips for managing challenges associated with their use.
Learn about the different types of childhood glaucoma, including primary congenital, infantile, and juvenile glaucoma. Guest expert Dr. Javaneh Abassian explains the role of genetics and associated systemic diseases, trauma-induced cases, and diagnosis and treatment.
Can artificial intelligence reimagine the way we detect and diagnose glaucoma? Discover the innovative ways scientists and healthcare professionals are leveraging this technology (and the challenges that lie ahead) with expert glaucoma specialists Dr. Atalie Thompson and guest moderator, Dr. Jullia Rosdahl.
Optic nerve imaging techniques have undergone tremendous advancements over the last decade. These advancements help with earlier detection and diagnosis of glaucoma. Listen to Dr. Sarah Van Tassel as she outlines the current technology.
Learn how to build a support network and connections that increase quality of life with Amy Zhang, MD, and Carolyn Edward, Patient Advocate, American Glaucoma Society.
Does glaucoma cause cataracts? Can cataracts and glaucoma be treated at the same time? Learn more during a conversation with guest expert Aakriti Garg Shukla, MD, who discusses the relationship between cataracts and glaucoma.
How is glaucoma diagnosed? And, what happens during an eye exam following a glaucoma diagnosis? Learn more during a conversation with guest expert Lauren E. Hock, MD, who will explore six common tests that you may experience during an eye exam for glaucoma.
