Talking About Glaucoma (AAC)

Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC•www.wholelottarob.com

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

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. Dr Damji is Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Albert...

Jan 20, 2010

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

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. Dr. Hom has over 25+ years of medical optometric eye care. From 2002-2006, he served as the Coordinator, Primary Care Optometry, San Mateo Medical Center. In that capacity, he managed a broad range of eye problems from refractive to medical. He has significant experience in ma...

Nov 23, 2009

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

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. Dr. Hutnik completed doctorate work at the National Research Council of Canada in Ottawa prior to her medical training at the University of Ottawa. This was followed by ophthalmic training at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, the latter under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Kaufman. Dr. Hutnik has a full-time clinical...

Sep 08, 2009

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

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. 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 hemorrhages in glaucoma which bear his name, and has made many other contributions to much of...

Aug 03, 2009

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

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 contri...

Jul 09, 2009

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

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. Jeffrey D. Henderer, MD http://tinyurl.com/qye6hw Dr. Edward Hagop Bedrossian Chair & Professor, Department of Ophthalmology Temple University School of Medicine Telephone: 215-707-3185 Email: jeffrey.henderer@temple.edu Trans. ...

May 08, 2009

Ep 4 Talking About Glaucoma - April 16, 2009 Vascular Issues Mark Lesk (AAC)

Vascular problems related to glaucoma; a discussion with Mark Lesk, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Associate Professor Universite de Montreal and director of Ophthalmology research at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. (http://recherche.maisonneuve-rosemont.org/en-ca/research/our-research-investigators/lesk-mark.html) The focus of this discussion is on research on systemic vascular endothelial dysfunction and how this pertains clinically to glaucoma. The balance between vasodilation from nitric oxide and vasoconst...

Apr 17, 2009

Ep 3 Talking About Glaucoma - April 1, 2009 Optic Nerve Assessment GONE Project Michael Coote (AAC)

Robert Schertzer talks with Michael Coote, about the Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy Evaluation (GONE) Project, a joint initiative of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and Centre for Eye Research Australia, and the world’s first internet based system for assessing skills in diagnosing Glaucomatous discs. Assoc Prof Michael Coote MB BS FRANZCO FAICD Clinical Director - Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Consultant - Glaucoma Unit, RVEEH Board Member - Mercy Health Melbourne, Australia Robe...

Apr 02, 2009

Ep 2 Talking About Glaucoma - March 16, 2009 VF Defects both hemi-fields Gus DeMoraes (AAC)

Dr. Gustavo De Moraes, Glaucoma Research Fellow New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, talks with Dr. Robert Schertzer about the 62% increased risk of glaucoma progressing when defects are present in both the superior and inferior hemi-fields vs a defect in a single hemi-field. Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC Clinical Associate Professor Dept of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences University of British Columbia podcast@iguy.org http://iguy.tv/podcast http://iguy.tv is now set-up as a page to connect...

Mar 17, 2009

Ep 1 Talking About Glaucoma - March 11, 2009 Introducing the series Robert Schertzer

'TAG,' Talking About Glaucoma, a regular podcast hosted by Robert M. Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC talking with colleagues about topics of interest in the ophthalmology subspecialty area of glaucoma. The inaugral episode introduces an upcoming series of podcasts from the annual American Glaucoma Society meeting being held March 5-8, 2009 in San Diego. Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC Clinical Associate Professor Dept of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences University of British Columbia podcast@igu...

Mar 12, 2009

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