Episodes

Optic nerve imaging techniques have undergone tremendous advancements over the last decade that will enable earlier glaucoma detection and diagnosis. Join us and Dr. Sarah Van Tassel, who will outline the current technology. Glaucoma Chats are free, monthly audio discussions with glaucoma specialists and other eye care professionals. Learn tips for living with glaucoma, the latest treatments, and promising research on the horizon. Presented by National Glaucoma Research, a BrightFocus Foundation...

Learn how to build a support network and connections that increase quality of life with Amy Zhang, MD, and Carolyn Edward, Patient Advocate, American Glaucoma Society. Glaucoma Chats are free, monthly audio discussions with glaucoma specialists and other eye care professionals. Learn tips for living with glaucoma, the latest treatments, and promising research on the horizon. Presented by National Glaucoma Research, a BrightFocus Foundation program, and the American Glaucoma Society.

Does glaucoma cause cataracts? Can cataracts and glaucoma be treated at the same time? Learn more during a conversation with guest expert Aakriti Garg Shukla, MD, who will discuss the relationship between cataracts and glaucoma.

How is glaucoma diagnosed? And, what happens during an eye exam following a glaucoma diagnosis? Learn more during a conversation with guest expert Lauren E. Hock, MD, who will explore six common tests that you may experience during an eye exam for glaucoma. #Glaucoma #GlaucomaAwareness

The most common treatments for glaucoma are eye drops, but they are not the only option! Guest expert Tania Lamba, MD, will discuss current and future glaucoma treatment options. Dr. Lamba is a board-certified ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist at the Krieger Eye Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. She also serves as clinical associate professor of ophthalmology in the Department of Ophthalmology at The George Washington University. At the Krieger Eye Institute, Dr. Lamba is closely involved ...

Is there scientific evidence that marijuana can be used as a treatment for glaucoma? Guest expert speaker Mona Kaleem, MD, will provide an overview of the scientific-based evidence that marijuana can be used as a treatment for glaucoma. Dr. Mona Kaleem is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, who specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery. In addition to running a busy clinical and surgical service, she is also a dedicated researcher, ed...

Guest moderator Jullia A. Rosdahl, MD, PhD, interviewed occupational therapist Omar Mohiuddin, OTR/L, MS, MPH, CLVT, and Ed Haines from the organization Hadley on the topic of vision rehabilitation. They discussed providers and services that specialize in helping to maximize your remaining vision. Omar Mohiuddin has worked in both clinical and non-profit eye care settings as well academia doing research in the field of preventive medicine. He currently works at the Duke Eye Center in the Vision ...

This event featured Thomas V. Johnson, MD, PhD, who discussed the current research on neuroregeneration & neuroprotection using stem cells for glaucoma.

This event featured two glaucoma experts, Amy Zhang, MD and Amy Mehta, MD, who discussed important questions you should ask your doctor about your glaucoma diagnosis. #Glaucoma #GlaucomaAwareness

Guest speaker Dr. Nazlee Zebardast explained narrow-angle glaucoma and how it is diagnosed. She will also discuss a procedure called Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) used in narrow-angle glaucoma.

This event featured Dr. Michael Lin, M.D., an ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma. Discussion covered some of the tests you may experience during your glaucoma appointments, including eye pressure checks, visual field test, and other imaging tests. Participants asked questions regarding prescriptions, tools used to measure eye pressure, and how often patients should be tested.

This event featured Dr. Shivani Kamat, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, and a glaucoma surgeon at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Kamat discussed daily habits that may help manage glaucoma such as exercise routines, a healthy diet, sleeping position and more.

The event featured Dr. Ahmad A. Aref, MBA of the Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery. He is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and attending physician in the Glaucoma and Cataract Consultation Service at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and has also authored over 60 scientific publications. The doctor discussed Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries, also called MIGS. He then e...

BrightFocus Foundation hosted this monthly event featuring Dr. Constance Okeke, MD, MSCE, an Ivy League-trained, board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery. The doctor shared helpful tips for taking charge of glaucoma diagnosis. She specifically addressed symptoms to look for, knowing family history, who is susceptible to getting glaucoma, having a trusted doctor/patient relationship, and how glaucoma can come with aging. Dr. Okeke also discussed Glaucoma Aware...

BrightFocus Foundation hosted this event with Dr. Tania Tai to discuss glaucoma and to provide the latest news from science on treatments available for it. Dr. Tai addressed treatments and surgeries that people with glaucoma can opt into. Dr. Tai also spoke about how glaucoma treatment works, and potential side effects.

The event featured Dr. Thasarat Vajaranant, who is an ophthalmic surgeon, physician-scientist, and educator and currently serves as a Professor of Ophthalmology, Vice-Chair for Strategic Initiatives, Director of Glaucoma Service, and Director of the Ai-Ophthalmology Center Data Sourcing and Strategy at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary of the University of Illinois at Chicago. The discussion focused on who is susceptible to getting Glaucoma and possible treatments as well as scheduling regular ...