Ep 12 Talking About Glaucoma - 18Aug2010 Foster: ACG Epidemiology & Management (mp3)
/In this episode, Mr Foster and I discuss angle closure glaucoma focusing on epidemiology, mechanism and treatment (iridotomy and cataract extraction.)
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Ep 11 Talking About Glaucoma - Mar 18, 2010 Schuman & Burgoyne Imaging (mp3)
/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.
Read MoreEp 10 Talking About Glaucoma - Jan 19, 2010 w/ Karim Damji discussing SLT (mp3)
/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.
Read MoreEp 9 Talking About Glaucoma - Nov 22, 2009 Visual Fields Richard Hom (mp3)
/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.)
Read MoreEp 8 Talking About Glaucoma - Sep 7, 2009 Central Corneal Thickness Cindy Hutnik (mp3)
/In this episode, Cindy Hutnik and I discuss Central Corneal Thickness and how we use it as part of assessing patients with glaucoma.
Read MoreEp 7 Talking About Glaucoma - Aug 2, 2009 Normal Tension Glaucoma Pt 2 Risk Fx Stephen Drance (mp3)
/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.
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