Managing the Drop Intolerant Glaucoma Patient

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In reflecting on the clinical and surgical management of glaucoma, Sahil Aggarwal, MD, presents a challenging case of a patient with severe glaucoma with progressive disease with multiple drop intolerances. Dr. Aggarwal highlights several different strategies for management, describing the merits of each. Ultimately, surgery is performed for long term IOP control.

Posted: 4/17/2025

Keywords:

tube shunt surgery

Managing the Drop Intolerant Glaucoma Patient

In reflecting on the clinical and surgical management of glaucoma, Sahil Aggarwal, MD, presents a challenging case of a patient with severe glaucoma with progressive disease with multiple drop intolerances. Dr. Aggarwal highlights several different strategies for management, describing the merits of each. Ultimately, surgery is performed for long term IOP control.

Posted: 4/17/2025

Keywords:

tube shunt surgery

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