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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? 

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?

‘Survey Says’ With I. Paul Singh, 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 why he’s constantly looking for better solutions, and offers his advice to ophthalmologists who want to follow a similar path.

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.

Glaucoma Visionaries: Malik Y. Kahook, MD

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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.

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.

Remote Diagnostics for Closer Clinical Teamwork

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? 

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?

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

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. 

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.

Lessons In Dissatisfaction • Not Your Grandma’s Puff Test

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.

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.

A Holistic Approach to Glaucoma Care

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.

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.

Reducing Pigment Particles in the Anterior Chamber

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. 

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.

Dose & Delivery: Defining Target IOP Ranges

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.

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.

Is It Time to Rethink the Slit Lamp?

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.

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.

The Contrast Sensitivity Story

Keeping pace with the rapidly evolving glaucoma space, GT: The Podcast brings the latest thought-provoking information and insights on glaucoma to the ophthalmic community. Leading experts discuss the many developments advancing the understanding and treatment of the disease, with the collective goal of ushering in a new era of glaucoma care. GT: The Podcast is produced by Bryn Mawr Communications and Glaucoma Today.

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?

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?

Dose & Delivery: New Mechanisms of Action

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.

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.

The New Attending’s Perspective on MIGS

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.

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.

Complications With Xen Implantation and how to Avoid Them

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.

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.

Tips and Tricks for the XEN Gel Stent

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. 

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.

Navigating Post-Op Complications After Xen Microstent 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.

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.

A Superonasal Corneal Traction Suture for Ab Interno Xen Implantation

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.

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.

iStent inject W – Your go-to Device for MIGS Surgery

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.1,21. 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Surgical Pearls From MicroShunt Implants

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.

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.

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

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