May/June 2014

Chief Medical Editor's Page

Lessons Learned From Aravind

Steven D. Vold, MD

Industry News and Innovations

The Literature

The Literature

Joseph Panarelli, MD, and Lauren Blieden, MD

Clinician Scientist's Corner

Rachel Kuchtey, MD, PhD

Section editor Tony Realini, MD, MPH

Landmark Studies

Costs and Financial Gain Associated With Glaucoma Therapy

Ophthalmic interventions deliver significant patient and financial value.

Gary C. Brown, MD, MBA; Melissa M. Brown, MD, MN, MBA; Joshua D. Stein, MD, MSc, MS; Richard P. Wilson, MD; and George L. Spaeth, MD

Challenging Cases

ECP for the Treatment of a Cyclodialysis Cleft in a Pediatric Patient

Mahmoud A. Khaimi, MD

Surgical Pearls

ICE Combination Therapy

This procedure allows my patients with early glaucoma to benefit from refractive cataract surgery and a reduction of the burden of medication.

Steven R. Sarkisian Jr, MD

Cover Stories: The New Face Of The Glaucoma Doctor

Glaucoma and Primary Care

We are treating the whole patient, not just his or her eyes.

Jody Piltz-Seymour, MD

The Optometrist's Role in Glaucoma Care

Involvement varies among providers for several reasons.

Murray Fingeret, OD

Does the Integrated MD-OD Model Represent the Future?

Greater collaboration between these eye care specialists will have a growing role in the management of glaucoma patients.

Anup K. Khatana, MD

The Evolving Role of Lens Extraction in Glaucoma Care

Cataract surgery lowers the IOP in eyes with many types of glaucoma.

Marcos Reyes, MD

Laser Cataract Surgery in the Glaucoma Population

These patients present unique considerations and challenges, but many of them can benefit from the use of a femtosecond laser.

Robert J. Noecker, MD, MBA

Sidebar: Femtosecond Lasers May Have Future Roles in Glaucoma Surgery

Malik Y. Kahook, MD

IOL Selection Considerations in Glaucoma Patients

Options vary with the severity of the disease.

Norm Zabriskie, MD

Keratorefractive Surgery in Glaucoma Patients

Considerations for refractive and glaucoma surgeons.

John P. Berdahl, MD

Perspectives on Tertiary Care Glaucoma

Leveraging technology to strengthen collaborative care.

Kelly W. Muir, MD

Therapeutics Update

Medical Marijuana for Glaucoma Therapy

Despite the drug's potential IOP-lowering capabilities, toxicity to the ocular surface is a major concern.

Katherine Shen, OD

Sidebar: Discussing Medical Marijuana with Glaucoma Patients

David Diaz, MD

Practice Pointers

Compassionate Communication

Strategies for building relationships with newly diagnosed patients and those with progressing glaucoma.

Henry D. Jampel, MD, MHS; Richard J. Madonna, OD; Steven L. Mansberger, MD, MPH; Igor Estrovich, MD; Leo Semes, OD; Julia Song, MD; and Joseph Sowka, OD

5 Questions With Haiyan Gong, MD, PhD

Dr. Gong discusses aqueous outflow and her culinary style.