Outcomes of Uveoscleral Outflow Enhancement in Glaucoma Patients
Dr. Emily Schehlein interviews Dr. Ticiana De Francesco on the results of her case series evaluating the safety and efficacy of the scleral allograft–reinforced cyclodialysis in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma through 24 months of follow-up. From her recent Ophthalmology Science article, “Bio-interventional Uveoscleral Outflow Enhancement Surgery for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: 2-Year Results of Cyclodialysis with Scleral Allograft Reinforcement.” Bio-interventional Uveoscleral Outflow Enhancement Surgery for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: 2-Year Results of Cyclodialysis with Scleral Allograft Reinforcement. Calvo, Ernesto et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 5, Issue 4. Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on August 27, 2025, at https://store.aao.org/ophthalmology-virtual-journal-club.html Do you want to get the best rates for registration to the largest ophthalmology meeting in the world? Then hurry to register for AAO 2025 in Orlando to get savings with Early Registration rates through August 6. Register now at aao.org/RegNow
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Hybrid Remote Monitoring of Corneal Grafts via OCT Pachymetry Maps
Just when you thought we ran out of ways use to Optical Coherence Tomography imaging, it turns out there’s more! Dr. Matt Feng interviews Dr. Sotiria Palioura on her study to use anterior segment OCT pachymetry maps in the long-term monitoring of corneal grafts. From the Ophthalmology Science article, “Long-Term Monitoring of Corneal Grafts via Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Pachymetry Maps” Long-Term Monitoring of Corneal Grafts via Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Pachymetry Maps. Neokleous, Anastasia et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 5, Issue 4. The Academy’s BCSC is your trusted source of clinical knowledge. The 2025-2026 edition includes a major revision to Section 8: External Disease and Cornea. Updates include a new interactive case study on Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy and cataracts, as well as 15 new videos of surgical procedures. Advance order Section 8 today at aao.org/BCSC. You love learning, which is why you listen to this podcast. Get live pearls and even more insights from top speakers from around the world at AAO 2025! Register now to get the best rates at aao.org/RegNow.
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Sleep Apnea and Age-related Macular Degeneration
What is the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration? Dr. Drew Carey talks with Dr. Ahmed M. Alshaikhsalama and Dr. Amer F. Alsoudi on their recent Ophthalmology Retina article, “Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Age-related Macular Degeneration Development and Progression.” Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Age-related Macular Degeneration Development and Progression. Alshaikhsalama, Ahmed M. et al. Ophthalmology Retina , Volume 9, Issue 6, 537 – 545. Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on August 27, 2025, at https://store.aao.org/ophthalmology-virtual-journal-club.html
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Glaucoma Surgery SOS: Emergency Department Utilization
Dr. Emily Schehlein interviews Dr. Andrew W. Gross on his study to determine the frequency, timing, and findings of emergency department visits after glaucoma surgery and discuss strategies to improve postoperative care to avoid unplanned visits. From his recent Ophthalmology Glaucoma article, “Glaucoma Surgery SOS: Emergency Department Utilization Greater among Younger and First-Time Surgical Patients with Glaucoma.” Glaucoma Surgery SOS: Emergency Department Utilization Greater among Younger and First-Time Surgical Patients with Glaucoma. Gross, Andrew W. et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 8, Issue 1, 37 – 45. Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on August 27, 2025, at https://store.aao.org/ophthalmology-virtual-journal-club.html
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AGS/AAO Position Statement on Nicotinamide Use for Glaucoma Neuroprotection
Dr. Emily Schehlein discusses recent guidelines from the American Glaucoma Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology on Nicotinamide use for glaucoma neuroprotection with lead author, Dr. Aakriti Garg Shukla. Published in Ophthalmology Glaucoma, “American Glaucoma Society-American Academy of Ophthalmology Position Statement on Nicotinamide Use for Glaucoma Neuroprotection” American Glaucoma Society-American Academy of Ophthalmology Position Statement on Nicotinamide Use for Glaucoma Neuroprotection. Shukla, Aakriti Garg; Cioffi, George A.; John, Simon W.M; Wang, Qing; Liebmann, Jeffrey M. et al. Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Volume 8, Issue 2, 112 – 116. Sign up for the next Ophthalmology Journal Virtual Club on August 27, 2025, at https://store.aao.org/ophthalmology-virtual-journal-club.html
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