Talking About Glaucoma (TAG) MP3

TAG Episode 12 - 18Aug2010 Foster: ACG Epidemiology & Management (mp3)

Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:25:47 +0000

In this episode, Mr Foster and I discuss angle closure glaucoma focusing on epidemiology, mechanism and treatment (iridotomy and cataract extraction.)

Mr Paul Foster a consultant glaucoma specialist with a particular interest in angle-closure glaucoma. He runs the only specialist clinic for angle-closure glaucoma in Europe at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He has had extensive clinical and research training in glaucoma in London, Oxford and Singapore.

TAG Episode 11 - Mar 18, 2010 Schuman & Burgoyne Imaging (mp3)

Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:00:51 +0000

In this episode, Drs Schuman, Burgoyne and I discuss optic nerve and nerve fiber layer iimaging in glaucoma. To clarify the different modalities, the Confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope (CSLO) has been popularized as the Heidelberg Engineering device, current version being the HRT 3; the Scanning Laser Polarimeter is the GDx machine, and; the original Optical Coherence Tomography unit and its next 2 generations were popularized by Zeiss and use Time Domain scanning whereas the latest technology uses Spectral Domain technology to achieve much higher resolution with the Spectralis OCT made by Heidelberg Engineering.

TAG Episode 10 - Jan 19, 2010 w/ Karim Damji discussing SLT (mp3)

Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:52:30 +0000

In this episode, Dr Damji and I discuss the use of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) in treating patients with open angle glaucoma. The conversation includes a comparison of this to Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT), the step-wise approach to treating patients with glaucoma and where the SLT might fit it. We also cover the burning question of the repeatability of this treatment modality as well as its contraindications.

TAG Episode 9 - Nov 22, 2009 (mp3 version)

Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:03:04 +0000

In this episode, Dr Hom and I discuss things to consider in purchasing a Visual Field machine for your practice. We look at the choice based on the scope of your practice, networking, and sharing your data with colleagues. (See AAC version for complete show notes.)

TAG Episode 8 - Sep 7, 2009

Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:42:46 +0000

In this episode, Cindy Hutnik and I discuss Central Corneal Thickness and how we use it as part of assessing patients with glaucoma.

TAG Episode 7 - Aug 2, 2009

Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:59:51 +0000

In this second part of a two part conversation, we discuss the risk factors for progression in Normal Tension Glaucoma as determined by the Normal Tension Glaucoma Study.

TAG Episode 6 - July 8, 2009

Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:58:00 +0000

Talking with Stephen Drance in part 1 of 2 about the Collaborative Normal Tension Glaucoma studies: how IOP effects NTG and the natural history of the disease.

TAG episode 5 - May 7, 2009

Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:35:00 +0000

Discussing the Disc Damage Likelihood Scale (DDLS) with Jeffery Hederer.

TAG Episode 4 - April 16, 2009

Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:21:00 +0000

A talk with Mark Lesk on systemic vascular endothelial dysfunction and how this pertains clinically to glaucoma. The balance between vasodilation from nitric oxide and vasoconstriction from endothelin-1.

Episode 3 - April 1, 2009

Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:12:00 +0000

A talk with Michael Coote on the GONE project to help ophthalmologists improve their skills in clinical assessment of the optic nerve.