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SLT as First-Line Therapy

Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC; Arsham Sheybani, MD; and Gus Gazzard, MA(Cantab), MD, MBBChir, FRCOphth

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In this episode Gus Gazzard, MBBChir, MA, MD, FRCOphth, joins Arsham Sheybani, MD, and Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, to discuss the background and results of the Laser in Glaucoma and Ocular HyperTension (LiGHT) study. Dr. Gazzard explains how to clinically apply its outcomes and comments on using selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) as potential first-line therapy.

Posted: 10/12/2023

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Description: In this episode Gus Gazzard, MBBChir, MA, MD, FRCOphth, joins Arsham Sheybani, MD, and Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, to discuss the background and results of the Laser in Glaucoma and Ocular HyperTension (LiGHT) study. Dr. Gazzard explains how to clinically apply its outcomes and comments on using selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) as potential first-line therapy.

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MIGS in the Suprachoroidal Space

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Goniotomy: Surgical Pearls and Considerations

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Success With Intracameral Drug Delivery

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Comparative Study of Endothelial Cell Loss

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Training in MIGS

Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC; Arsham Sheybani, MD; Paul Chamberlain, MD; and Shawn Gulati, MD, MPH

MIGS Research and Outcomes

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MIGS in the Developing World

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Viscodilation in the Canal

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Real-World MIGS Safety

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Part Two: Important Considerations From GPS Trial Data

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Outcomes and Highlights of the GPS Trial

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Canaloplasty and Viscodilation in MIGS

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The Panama Canaloplasty

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The Role of MIGS in Angle Closure

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Using MIGS to Expand Your Practice

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How to Grow Your Practice With MIGS

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Part Two: Matching the Best Glaucoma Procedure to Each Patient

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Matching the Best Glaucoma Procedure to Each Patient

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Traditional Glaucoma Surgery Meets MIGS

Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC; Arsham Sheybani, MD; and Mary Qiu, MD

Sustained Drug Delivery: Expectations vs. Reality

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Successful Skills Transfer

Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC; Arsham Sheybani, MD; and Bac T. Nguyen, MD

The Acceleration of Interventional Glaucoma

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At-Home Diagnostics

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MIGS in Multiples

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The Case for Standalone MIGS

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Ahmed vs. Sheybani: Round 3

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Ahmed vs. Sheybani: Round 2

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Ahmed vs. Sheybani: Round 1

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MIGS Developments Anticipated in 2021

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A Newer Device on the MIGS Scene

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Clearing Hurdles in MIGS Care

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MIGS and Match: Combining Procedures for Optimal Effect

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One Piece of a Complex Puzzle

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Showcasing Two Surgical Techniques

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Insights Into a Canal-Based MIGS Procedure

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Advice on Performing Ab Interno Trabeculotomy and Viscodilation

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More Options in Glaucoma Drainage Devices

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Separating the IOP-Lowering Effects of MIGS and Cataract Surgery

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Educating the Next Generation of Surgeons

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Advice on Learning to Perform MIGS Procedures

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Optimizing the Use of an Antifibrotic Agent

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Learning to Use a Second-Generation Trabecular Microbypass System

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Getting Started With Angle Surgery

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An Alternative Device for Patients With Moderate Glaucoma

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Fresh Insights Into Scaffolding Schlemm Canal

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Canal Surgery for Glaucoma

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The Angle's Importance in MIGS

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The Roles of Advanced Imaging and Gonioscopy

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Patient Selection for a Subconjunctival MIGS Device

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Choosing Among MIGS Procedures

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Tips for Success With a Second-Generation MIGS Device

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