January 19, 2010

Ep 10 Talking About Glaucoma - Jan 19, 2010 w/ Karim Damji discussing SLT (AAC Enhanced)

January 19, 2010/ Rob Schertzer

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.

November 23, 2009

Ep 9 Talking About Glaucoma - Nov 22, 2009 VF Machines Richard Hom (AAC version)

November 23, 2009/ Rob Schertzer

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.

September 07, 2009

Ep 8 Talking About Glaucoma - Sep 7, 2009 Central Corneal Thickness Cindy Hutnik (AAC)

September 07, 2009/ Rob Schertzer

In this episode, Dr Hutnik and I discuss Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) and its use as PART of the assessment of patients at risk of glaucoma.

August 02, 2009

Ep 7 Talking About Glaucoma - Aug 2, 2009 Normal Tension Glaucoma Pt 2 Risk Fx Stephen Drance (AAC)

August 02, 2009/ Rob Schertzer

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.

July 08, 2009

Ep 6 Talking About Glaucoma - July 8, 2009 Normal Tension Glaucoma pt 1 IOP and Natural Hx Stephen Drance (AAC)

July 08, 2009/ Rob Schertzer

In this episode, we discuss the role of Intraocular Pressure (IOP) in Normal Tension Glaucoma & the natural history of the condition as determined in the Normal Tension Glaucoma Study. Stephen Drance, MD, FRCSC, is Professor Emeritus UBC Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and an Officer of the Order of Canada. He was the co-lead investigator for the Normal Tension Glaucoma studies, popularized the importance of disc hemorrahges in glaucoma which bear his name, and has made many other contributions to much of our current understanding of glaucoma.

May 07, 2009

Ep 5 Talking About Glaucoma - May 7, 2009 Discs and more Jeffrey Henderer (AAC)

May 07, 2009/ Rob Schertzer

We discuss lessons learned from putting the Disc Damage Likelihood Scale (DDLS) into clinical practice and the importance of looking at the neuroretinal rim - not the cup. Also, the George Spaeth concept that you only see what you look for and look for what you know.Read More

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