September/October 2024

Editor's Page

The Various Notes of an Encounter

Arsham Sheybani, MD

Case Files

Progressive Angle Closure After Laser Peripheral Iridotomy

A patient returns with extremely high IOP and further structural and functional damage.

Devesh K. Varma, MD, FRCSC; Sunee Chansangpetch, MD, BPH; and Shan C. Lin, MD

The Literature

Optimizing Surgical Technique

Studies sought to determine the best protocols for two procedures.

Yvonne Okaka, MD, and Charles A. Cole, MD

Global Perspectives

Cyclodestructive Treatments for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

A review of two procedures, questions surrounding their use, and available data.

Kin Sheng Lim, MBChB, MD, FRCOphth

Different Angles

Is There a Link Between Chronic Stress, Autonomic Dysregulation, and Glaucomatous Progression?

It may be worthwhile to incorporate questions about chronic emotional stressors into patient encounters.

Shannan G. Moore, BS, and Garrick Chak, MD

The Pipeline

The Eyewatch System

A new avenue for greater IOP control.

Karl Mercieca, MD, PGCME, FRCOphth, FEBOS-GL

Cover Focus

Enhancing the Patient Experience

Glaucoma specialists discuss tactics and tools that can improve the delivery of care.

Christine Larsen, MD; Zarmeena Vendal, MD; Lorraine M. Provencher, MD; Arsham Sheybani, MD; and Andrew Iwach, MD

Cover Focus

Seeking and Utilizing Glaucoma Patients’ Feedback

Patients’ views should influence where support and funding are funneled.

Stelios Georgoulas, MBBS, PhD, MSc, FRCOphth, FEBO, PGDipCRS

Cover Focus

Building Patient Confidence Through Constructive Communication

Most of what ophthalmologists convey in consultations does not come from spoken language.

John P. Berdahl, MD

The Buzz on Eyetube

Seen & Heard