Therapeutic Options in the Management of Malignant Glaucoma

Clinical Management of Malignant Glaucoma

Malignant glaucoma remains one of the most challenging complications of ocular surgery. Although it has been reported to occur spontaneously or after any ophthalmic procedure, it is most commonly encountered after glaucoma surgery in eyes with prior chronic angle closure. The clinical diagnosis is made in the setting of a patent peripheral iridotomy and axial flattening of the anterior chamber....

Helicobacter pylori Eradication in the Management of Glaucoma

Malignant glaucoma and its management.

Malignant glaucoma continues to present a diYcult clinical challenge to the ophthalmologist. This probably reflects the fact that the exact mechanism behind its aetiology is still not clearly understood. This perspective presents an update on the management of malignant glaucoma in light of the results obtained at Moorfields Eye Hospital during the past 3 years and on reviewing the recent liter...

Stem ‍Cells in Glaucoma Management

Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. Despite tremendous advances in medical and surgical management of glaucoma in the recent years, the prevalence of glaucoma related blindness is anticipated to increase in the future decades because of the aging population. Stem cells have the potential to change the glaucoma management in several ways. There are several areas of ...

Current Surgical Options for the Management of Pediatric Glaucoma

Currently, there are numerous choices for the treatment of pediatric glaucoma depending on the type of glaucoma, the age of the patient, and other particularities of the condition discussed in this review. Traditionally, goniotomy and trabeculotomy ab externo have been the preferred choices of treatment for congenital glaucoma, and a variety of adult procedures adapted to children have been uti...