Low Vision is a term used to describe a visual state that is 'below normal'. Often people think someone is either blind or they are not blind. But there are many more people with Low Vision than there are people who are actually blind. This article will offer an understanding of Low … [Read more...]
Baerveldt Glaucoma Implant (Shunt) The Baerveldt implant is a tube that is placed into the anterior chamber (fluid filled space between the iris and cornea) of the eye that shunts the aqueous humor from the eye. The fluid is drained into a reservoir located back away from the cornea under the … [Read more...]
Ahmed Glaucoma Valve The Ahmed glaucoma valve is a tube or shunt that is placed into the anterior chamber of the eye (fluid space between the cornea and iris) that drains the aqueous humor from the eye. The fluid is drained into the end plate or reservoir located back away from the cornea … [Read more...]
What is a Trabectome Glaucoma Procedure? The Trabectome is a FDA approved device used for the surgical treatment of treatment of open angle glaucoma during cataract surgery in a minimal invasive fashion. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a multifactorial disease in which in most cases the intraocular … [Read more...]
What is the Ex-Press® Glaucoma Filtration Device? The Ex-Press® is a glaucoma filtration device designed to treat open angle glaucoma. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a multi factorial ocular disease in which the intraocular pressure is elevated (most cases).The intraocular pressure causes damage … [Read more...]
What is Marijuana? Over the years there has been considerable discussion on the potential medical uses of marijuana. Delta-9-tetrahyrocannabinol (THC) is the principal psychoactive component of marijuana. It is important to know that marijuana is composed of a mixture of dried flowering pieces … [Read more...]
What is Travatan Z®? Travatan Z® is a synthetic F2ɑ analogue with intraocular pressure lowering activity. How Does Travatan Z® Work? Travatan Z® is thought to lower intraocular pressure by increasing the outflow of the fluid inside the eye (aqueous humor) by increasing the outflow of … [Read more...]
What is Xalatan®? Xalatan® is a prostaglandin F analogue. How Does Xalatan® Work? Xalatan® is a prostanoid selective FP receptor agonist that reduces the intraocular pressure. Xalatan® is thought to lower the intraocular pressure by increasing the out flow of the fluid inside the eye … [Read more...]
What is Lumigan®? Lumigan is a synthetic prostamide analog with intraocular pressure lowering activity. How Does Lumigan® Work? Lumigan® is thought to lower intraocular pressure by increasing the outflow of the fluid inside the eye (aqueous humor) by increasing the outflow of fluid … [Read more...]
What is Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome? Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is condition where deposits of a white flakey looking substance are found on the structures inside the front portion of the eye. It is easily seen on the surface of the lens behind the pupil and also found on ciliary body, … [Read more...]
