In this episode of 'Talking About Glaucoma,' host Rob Schertzer, a Vancouver-based glaucoma specialist, chats with guest Gavin Docherty about the evolving understanding of preservative-free therapies in glaucoma management. They discuss the historical rationale for including preservatives in eye drops and the recent studies showing that preservative-free options are equally effective while reducing side effects such as hyperemia, burning, and irritation. The conversation covers the benefits of preservative-free drops in terms of improving patient compliance and minimizing ocular surface damage, which could potentially lead to fewer surgeries and better outcomes. They also share clinical experiences and highlight the barriers to transitioning patients to preservative-free medications, including issues related to cost, accessibility, and environmental waste. The episode concludes with an emphasis on the importance of collaboration among eye care providers to enhance patient care.
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In this episode of 'Talking About Glaucoma,' host Rob Schertzer, a Vancouver-based glaucoma specialist, chats with guest Gavin Docherty about the evolving understanding of preservative-free therapies in glaucoma management. They discuss the historical rationale for including preservatives in eye drops and the recent studies showing that preservative-free options are equally effective while reducing side effects such as hyperemia, burning, and irritation. The conversation covers the benefits of preservative-free drops in terms of improving patient compliance and minimizing ocular surface damage, which could potentially lead to fewer surgeries and better outcomes. They also share clinical experiences and highlight the barriers to transitioning patients to preservative-free medications, including issues related to cost, accessibility, and environmental waste. The episode concludes with an emphasis on the importance of collaboration among eye care providers to enhance patient care.
Ep 22 Talking About Glaucoma - 6Feb2014: HiFU Therapy (mp3 version)
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)
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Ep 22 Talking About Glaucoma - 6Feb2014: HiFU Therapy (mp3 version)
In this episode, I talk with Florent Aptel, a glaucoma specialist in Grenoble, France, about his work in developing a modern day hi frequency ultrasound as a treatment for glaucoma in its early stages. Their group has developed a device that selectively focuses the energy on the ciliary body without collateral damage that offers hope as a future treatment modality.
Talking About Glaucoma (mp3)
In this episode of 'Talking About Glaucoma,' host Rob Schertzer, a Vancouver-based glaucoma specialist, chats with guest Gavin Docherty about the evolving understanding of preservative-free therapies in glaucoma management. They discuss the historical rationale for including preservatives in eye drops and the recent studies showing that preservative-free options are equally effective while reducing side effects such as hyperemia, burning, and irritation. The conversation covers the benefits of preservative-free drops in terms of improving patient compliance and minimizing ocular surface damage, which could potentially lead to fewer surgeries and better outcomes. They also share clinical experiences and highlight the barriers to transitioning patients to preservative-free medications, including issues related to cost, accessibility, and environmental waste. The episode concludes with an emphasis on the importance of collaboration among eye care providers to enhance patient care.
