What’s New in Glaucoma Therapy?

Evolving Strategies for Sustained-Release Glaucoma Treatments

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  • Overview

    New therapies are advancing the field of glaucoma and allowing for greater individualization of treatment. Also, new technologies in the operating room are improving visualization and can help surgeons tackle challenging techniques with less back pain. Join our faculty to hear how they are leveraging the latest therapies and technologies to achieve the best possible vision outcomes for their patients. 

  • Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

    In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence, Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company. GLC mitigates all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.

    Faculty: 
    Paul Petrakos, DO, MS

    Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
    Weill Cornell Medicine
    Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology
    New York, NY

    Dr. Petrakos has no relevant relationships to disclose.

    Justin Schweitzer, DO
    Cataract, Cornea, Refractive, and Glaucoma Surgery Specialist
    Vance Thompson Vision
    Sioux Falls, SD

    Dr. Schweitzer has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
    Consulting Fees: Abbvie, Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, Bruder, Eyenovia, Glaukos, LKC, Mediprint, Science Based Health, Sight Sciences, Sun, Tarsus, Thea, Viatris, Visus, Zeiss
    Royalties: Modern Optometry, Reichert 

    I. Paul Singh, MD
    President
    The Eye Centers of Racine & Kenosha, Ltd.
    Kenosha, WI

    Dr. Singh has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
    Consulting Fees: Allergan, Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, BVI, Glaukos, New World Medical, Rayner, Sight Sciences, Zeiss
    Contracted Research: Allergan, Alcon, Elios, Glaukos, iStar Medical, New World Medical, Nicox, Sight Sciences, Zeiss
    Shareholder: Ace Vision Group, Alchemy, Radius
    Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, BVI, Dompe, Glaukos, iStar Medical, New World Medical, Ocuphire, Rayner, Sight Sciences, Zeiss

    Sarah H. Van Tassel, MD
    Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
    Weill Cornell Medicine
    Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology
    New York, NY

    Dr. Van Tassel has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
    Consulting Fees: AbbVie, Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, Glaukos, Thea  

    Reviewers/Content Planners/Authors:

    • Cindy Davidson has no relevant relationships to disclose.
    • Thomas V. Johnson III has no relevant relationships to disclose.
    • Stephanie Wenick has no relevant relationships to disclose.
  • Learning Objectives

    After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:

    • Evaluate topical therapies, including fixed-dose combination agents, for the management of mild to moderate glaucoma
    • Identify new sustained-release strategies to optimize intraocular pressure (IOP) control in glaucoma
    • Select treatment strategies for mild to moderate glaucoma that optimize IOP control while minimizing treatment burden 
    • Explore the efficacy and safety of current and emerging microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) approaches and the evolving role of 3D heads-up visualization for ophthalmic surgeries
  • Target Audience

    This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of ophthalmologists and optometrists as well as all other physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare providers involved in managing patients with glaucoma.

  • Accreditation Statement

    In support of improving patient care, Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • Credit Designation Statement

    Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for 1 nursing contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

     

    Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for 1.0 contact hour(s)/0.1 CEUs of pharmacy contact hour(s). 
     
    The Universal Activity Number for this program is JA0006235-0000-25-014-H01-P. This learning activity is knowledge-based. Your CE credits will be electronically submitted to the NABP upon successful completion of the activity. Pharmacists with questions can contact NABP customer service (custserv@nabp.net).  

     

    Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s) for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s). Approval is valid until January 22, 2026. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Provider

    Prova Education designs and executes continuing education founded on evidence-based medicine, clinical need, gap analysis, learner feedback, and more. Our mission is to serve as an inventive and relevant resource for clinical content and educational interventions across a broad spectrum of specialties. Prova Education's methodology demonstrates a commitment to continuing medical education and the innovative assessment of its effects. Our goal is clear—to develop and deliver the best education in the most impactful manner and to verify its results with progressive outcomes research.

  • Commercial Support

    This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Alcon Vision, LLC.

  • Disclaimer

    The views and opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of GLC and Prova. This presentation is not intended to define an exclusive course of patient management; the participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic skills in applying or adopting for professional use any of the information provided herein. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patients’ conditions and contraindications or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. Links to other sites may be provided as additional sources of information. Once you elect to access a site outside of Prova you are subject to the terms and conditions of use, including copyright and licensing restriction, of that site.

    Reproduction Prohibited
    Reproduction of this material is not permitted without written permission from the copyright owner.

  • System Requirements

    • Supported Browsers (2 most recent versions):
      • Google Chrome for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
      • Apple Safari for Mac OS and iOS
      • Mozilla Firefox for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android
      • Microsoft Edge for Windows
    • Recommended Internet Speed: 5Mbps+

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