Glaucoma Update
I attended The Bascom Palmer’s Eye Institute International meeting in Miami, FL called Glaucoma : Bench to Bedside.
International speakers presented the latest preclinical trials and studies on new advances in the treatment of glaucoma.
Key points from this meeting I would like to share with you.
There has been no significant advance in the treatment of glaucoma since 1996 when the Xalatan (Latanoprost), a prostaglandin analogue was introduced.
There are no eye drops that stop the progression of glaucoma, all studies have shown they just slow the visual loss.
A glaucoma researcher, who has glaucoma, made the comment that if he had known he was going to lose vision he would have done everything possible to preserve his vision.
Neuro-protection and regeneration of dysfunctional axons and ganglion cells were the focus of the conference.
Highlights of the conference that can help you now: