Glaucoma Archives - Insight https://www.insightnews.com.au/eye-disease/glaucoma/ Presented by Prime Creative Media Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:35:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.insightnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-Insight-favicon-32x32.png Glaucoma Archives - Insight https://www.insightnews.com.au/eye-disease/glaucoma/ 32 32 PolyActiva makes ‘significant’ step in glaucoma drug delivery implant https://www.insightnews.com.au/polyactiva-makes-significant-step-in-glaucoma-drug-delivery-implant/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:28:42 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=46420 PolyActiva implant
The ocular implant is designed to deliver six months of latanoprost and is biodegradable.

Australian ophthalmology company PolyActiva has reportedly made a significant step forward in its work to provide long-term, reliable drug delivery for glaucoma patients. The

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The ocular implant is designed to deliver six months of latanoprost and is biodegradable.
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]]> Further LiGHT analysis shows SLT slows glaucoma by 29% https://www.insightnews.com.au/further-light-analysis-shows-slt-slows-glaucoma-by-29/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:00:08 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=46223
SLT allowed successful drop-free IOP control in nearly 70% of the eyes after six years of treatment. Image: Shutterstock.com.

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SLT allowed successful drop-free IOP control in nearly 70% of the eyes after six years of treatment. Image: Shutterstock.com.
A deeper analysis of the landmark Laser in Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension (LiGHT) Trial – that ultimately recommended selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) as a first-line glaucoma intervention –
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]]> A/Prof Andrew White secures 2024 Glaucoma Australia Quinlivan research grant https://www.insightnews.com.au/andrew-white-secures-glaucoma-australia-quinlivan-grant/ Sun, 13 Oct 2024 23:11:06 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=45977
A/Prof Andrew White has won a prestigious research award from Glaucoma Australia. Image: Glaucoma Australia.

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A/Prof Andrew White has won a prestigious research award from Glaucoma Australia. Image: Glaucoma Australia.
Associate Professor Andrew White has been awarded the 2024 Read More

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]]> World Sight Day: Parents urged to focus on children’s eyesight https://www.insightnews.com.au/world-sight-day-parents-urged-to-focus-on-childrens-eyesight/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 22:16:33 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=45898
Bailey and his mum, Nina Owczarek. They will need to monitor and manage Bailey's glaucoma for the rest of his life. Image: Tony Owczarek.

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Bailey and his mum, Nina Owczarek. They will need to monitor and manage Bailey's glaucoma for the rest of his life. Image: Tony Owczarek.
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is urging parents to prioritise their children’s eyesight, as part of recognising World Sight Day, October 11. It is highlighting the case of Ms Nina and Mr Tony
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]]> Glaukos iStent platform harnesses power of three-stent MIGS https://www.insightnews.com.au/glaukos-istent-platform-proves-the-power-of-three-can-improve-patient-outcomes/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:00:05 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=45729
The iStent infinite has three heparin-coated titanium stents, rather than two used in previous generation systems. Image: Glaukos.

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The iStent infinite has three heparin-coated titanium stents, rather than two used in previous generation systems. Image: Glaukos.
Glaukos has made significant modifications to its iStent platform that Australian surgeons, with early access to the MIGS technology, say is improving the surgical experience with the potential
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]]> Glaucoma: Integrating OSD management with peri-operative optometric care https://www.insightnews.com.au/glaucoma-integrating-osd-management-with-peri-operative-optometric-care/ Sat, 28 Sep 2024 22:39:45 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=44486
Figure 1. Patient showing significant skin pigmentation due to chronic prostaglandin analogue use in the left eye. There is mild enophthalmos with deepening of the sulcus superiorly.

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Figure 1. Patient showing significant skin pigmentation due to chronic prostaglandin analogue use in the left eye. There is mild enophthalmos with deepening of the sulcus superiorly.
At the completion of this article, the reader
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]]> Researchers find link between glaucoma and loneliness https://www.insightnews.com.au/researchers-find-link-between-glaucoma-and-loneliness/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:54:07 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=44339
Participants with loneliness or social isolation had higher cumulative incidences of glaucoma. Image: rh2010/stock.adobe.com

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Participants with loneliness or social isolation had higher cumulative incidences of glaucoma. Image: rh2010/stock.adobe.com
A UK study, published in BMC Public Health, has found loneliness
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]]> Glaukos iStent infinite MIGS system approved in Australia  https://www.insightnews.com.au/glaukos-istent-infinite-migs-system-approved-in-australia/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:43:51 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=44285
The iStent infinite has three heparin-coated titanium stents, rather than two used in previous generation systems. Image: Glaukos.

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The iStent infinite has three heparin-coated titanium stents, rather than two used in previous generation systems. Image: Glaukos.
Glaukos has received Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval in Australia for its iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System, offering an improved option for glaucoma surgeons and patients. The
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]]> Researchers say gene therapy breakthrough shows promise for glaucoma https://www.insightnews.com.au/researchers-say-breakthrough-gene-therapy-shows-promise-for-glaucoma/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:40:18 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=44027 Glaucoma gene therapy
Under- and over-expression of the Tau protein were found to adversely affect retinal structure and function. Image: HASAN/stock.adobe.com

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Under- and over-expression of the Tau protein were found to adversely affect retinal structure and function. Image: HASAN/stock.adobe.com
Macquarie University researchers have identified a gene therapy that could help treat glaucoma, with potential applications for other neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. The protein
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]]> Prof Jamie Craig nominated for 2024 SA Scientist of the Year https://www.insightnews.com.au/prof-jamie-craig-nominated-for-2024-sa-scientist-of-the-year/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 22:46:57 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=43929 Professor Jamie Craig
To date, over 4,000 saliva-based genetic tests for glaucoma have been performed in South Australia, with more than 4,500 people tested worldwide. Image: Flinders University.

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To date, over 4,000 saliva-based genetic tests for glaucoma have been performed in South Australia, with more than 4,500 people tested worldwide. Image: Flinders University.
For the second consecutive year Professor Jamie Craig, Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor and head of ophthalmology at Flinders University, has been nominated for the prestigious SA Scientist of
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