September/October 2019
In this Issue
Women in Glaucoma
A look at the accomplishments and challenges that have shaped some of today's women leaders in glaucoma.
THE LITERATURE
New Ideas in Traditional Surgery
A novel device and an investigation of the timing of ripcord removal provide glaucoma specialists with more options and guidance on the postoperative management of a nonvalved tube.
By Michael Lin, MD
CASE FILES

Glaucomatous Progression in a Young Patient
What are the options for this patient who is intolerant of all but one medication?
By Steven R. Sarkisian Jr, MD; Michael D. Greenwood, MD; Nathan Radcliffe, MD; and Jeffrey A. Kammer, MD
RESIDENTS & FELLOWS
We Are All Superheroes
Take a moment to recognize the true power of eye care.
By Philip S. Garza, MD, MSc
EDITORIAL SPOTLIGHT: RESEARCH UPDATES

Targeting Metabolic Vulnerabilities for Neuroprotection in Glaucoma
B3 or not B3? That is the question.
By Pete A. Williams, PhD; and Jonathan G. Crowston, MBBS, FRCOphth, FRANZCO, PhD
Fuzzy Fiber: Behind the Scenes
A dialectic of hypothesis, experience, and resolution produced a new solution.
By Khalid Lafdi, PhD

A Joint Structure-Function Model for Monitoring Glaucomatous Progression
Developing an individualized structure-function approach for early detection of progression.
By Sampson Listowell Abu, OD; Koosha Ramezani, MD; Rongrong Hu, MD; Fang-I Chu, PhD; and Lyne Racette, PhD
COVER FOCUS

Women in Glaucoma
An exploration of challenges and progress in the field.
By Lama Al-Aswad, MD, MPH; Sahar Bedrood, MD, PhD; JoAnn Giaconi, MD; Michele C. Lim, MD; Mildred M.G. Olivier, MD; Yvonne Ou, MD; Sarwat Salim, MD, FACS; Oluwatosin Smith, MD; and Ruth D. Williams, MD
TECHNICAL TALK
Microstent Revision Surgery Simplified
My key considerations and preferred surgical approach.
By Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC
PRACTICE POINTERS
Getting It All Done
Effective time management warrants a proactive, not reactive, approach.
By Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD
HEALTH CARE
Myopia: A Global Epidemic
An overview of the problem and efforts to address it.