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Implants and Injectables for Glaucoma Treatment

Discover the latest innovations in glaucoma treatment, from surgical implants to sustained-release medications. Dr. Nitasha Gupta will explore options like tube shunts, iStent, Durysta, and iDose, and explain how these approaches can help lower eye pressure and manage glaucoma more effectively. Learn about the benefits, potential side effects, and what these treatments could mean for your long-term eye health.

Nitasha Gupta, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and cataract surgeon. She received her Bachelor’s and Medical Degrees from Northwestern University before completing residency at the University of Chicago and fellowship at The University of Wisconsin-Madison. In her final year of residency, Dr. Gupta served as Chief Resident and was recognized by the Department of the Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences for her excellence in patient care.

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BrightFocus Foundation is a premier global nonprofit funder of research to defeat Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Through its flagship research programs — Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Macular Degeneration Research, and National Glaucoma Research— the Foundation has awarded nearly $300 million in groundbreaking research funding over the past 51 years and shares the latest research findings, expert information, and resources to empower the millions impacted by these devastating diseases. Learn more at brightfocus.org.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is a public service of BrightFocus Foundation and is not intended to constitute medical advice. Please consult your physician for personalized medical, dietary, and/or exercise advice. Any medications or supplements should only be taken under medical supervision. BrightFocus Foundation does not endorse any medical products or therapies.

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