In this episode, Dr. Mahnia Madan and I discuss the challenges of managing glaucoma and dry eye conditions. We explore the impact of glaucoma medications on dry eyes, the importance of tailored treatment plans, cyclosporines, lid hygiene, in-office therapies like IPL, and the collaborative approach between optometrists and ophthalmologists. The discussion emphasizes the need for personalized care to improve patients' quality of life.
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In this episode, Dr. Mahnia Madan and I discuss the challenges of managing glaucoma and dry eye conditions. We explore the impact of glaucoma medications on dry eyes, the importance of tailored treatment plans, cyclosporines, lid hygiene, in-office therapies like IPL, and the collaborative approach between optometrists and ophthalmologists. The discussion emphasizes the need for personalized care to improve patients' quality of life.
Ep 25 Talking About Glaucoma - 29Feb2016: Nelson Winkler & Cheryl Khanna Team Based Glaucoma Care (AAC Enhanced)
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)
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Ep 25 Talking About Glaucoma - 29Feb2016: Nelson Winkler & Cheryl Khanna Team Based Glaucoma Care (AAC Enhanced)
In this episode, I talk with Nelson Winkler (a medical student at the time) and Cheryl Khanna (Glaucoma attending) at The Mayo Clinic, who analyzed the outcomes of their team based model for Glaucoma care. This physician- led model began in 2008 and has Ophthalmologists working together with Optometrists to deliver glaucoma care. With specific definitions for progression of the disease, patients are referred back to Ophthalmology at critical points or every two years if stable. This model was born out of necessity as they have just two glaucoma sub-specialists to care for a large patient population. It has allowed better allocation of resources so that patients who really need the glaucoma subspecialty care are not over-loaded with patients who are clearly stable.
Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)
In this episode, Dr. Mahnia Madan and I discuss the challenges of managing glaucoma and dry eye conditions. We explore the impact of glaucoma medications on dry eyes, the importance of tailored treatment plans, cyclosporines, lid hygiene, in-office therapies like IPL, and the collaborative approach between optometrists and ophthalmologists. The discussion emphasizes the need for personalized care to improve patients' quality of life.
