Glaucoma Division

The Glaucoma Division provides evaluation, as well as medical and surgical treatment, of glaucoma and diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure and/ or optic neuropathy. In addition to adult patients, the division provides care to many children with congenital and juvenile glaucoma. A medication refill clinic provides refills for patients between their regularly scheduled visits with the glaucoma consultant.

Physician Staff

5 full time ophthalmic consultants

3-4 two-years sub specialty fellows/ year

1-4 rotating residents monthly

Services/Functions
The services/functions provided by the Glaucoma Division are as follows:

• Comprehensive evaluation, including tonometry, gonioscopy, visual field testing, optic disc stereo photography, pachymetry, anterior segment ultrasound biomicroscopy, axial length and IOL calculations, optical coherence tomography (OCT), scanning laser polarimetry (GDx), and Heidelberg retina tomography (HRT);
• Sedated examinations performed in a dedicated room, when indicated, especially in children with congenital glaucoma; Topical and systemic management of elevated intraocular pressure;
• YAG capsulotomy and iridotomies;
• Argon and selective laser trabeculoplasty, gonioplasty, goniopuncture, and suture lysis;
• Pediatric surgical procedures, including goniotomy, trabeculotomy, and nonpenetrating glaucoma surgery with the use of antimetabolite, glaucoma shunt procedures and laser cyclodestructive procedures;
• Adult surgical procedures, including trabeculectomies and non-penetrating glaucoma surgery with and without the use of antimetabolite, combined glaucoma and cataract surgery, glaucoma shunt procedures, MIGS procedures, and laser cyclodestruction.