Top Videos: Innovations in Glaucoma, Retinal Disease, and Demodex Blepharitis Treatment
Videos explored the latest advancements in eye care as leading experts discuss groundbreaking treatments for glaucoma, retinal diseases, and Demodex blepharitis, including minimally invasive surgeries, non-invasive diagnostics, and new therapies for vision preservation.
1. Navigating the Management and Treatment of Demodex Blepharitis
Demodex blepharitis, caused by mites living at the base of the eyelashes, leads to symptoms like itching, erythema, and irritation along the eyelid, which significantly impact a patient’s quality of life. In this video, Dr Eric Donnenfeld and Dr. Preeya Gupta discuss recent advancements, such as the use of lotilaner ophthalmic solution, in treating this condition by eradicating the mites and providing long-term relief for patients.
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2. Roundtable Discussion: The unmet need in standalone glaucoma treatment
Drs. Mehul Nagarsheth, Alex Gerber, and Valerie Trubnik, discuss the advancements in glaucoma treatment, highlighting the recent surge in minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) and new devices, such as the FDA-approved iStent Infinite. The conversation touches on the evolving approach to glaucoma care, with a shift toward earlier surgical intervention and the potential benefits of standalone MIGS for patients across various stages of the disease.
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3. The evidence supporting earlier glaucoma intervention
Drs. Manjool Shah, Christine Funke, and Inder Paul Singh discuss the growing evidence supporting earlier intervention in glaucoma management to prevent irreversible vision loss. They highlight various studies that suggest treating glaucoma earlier can help preserve vision and improve long-term patient outcomes, stressing the need for proactive monitoring and treatment strategies.
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4. Geographic Atrophy Treatment Landscape: Insights From Mitul Mehta, MD
In this video, Dr. Mitul Mehta talks about the evolving treatment landscape for geographic atrophy (GA) in age-related macular degeneration. It emphasizes the potential of emerging therapies, including complement inhibitors, and the importance of early diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies to slow GA progression and preserve vision.
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5. Medication-First Approach for Glaucoma
In this video, Dr. Manjool Shah, moderates a conversation with Dr. Tosin Smith and DR. David Stephens, on the evolution of treatment and management of glaucoma, with an emphasis on where medications, especially, topical medications, fit into the treatment armamentarium.