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Alternating Current Stimulation to treat Glaucoma

January 18, 2017 QUESTION: Dr. Richardson, Could you give me your opinion/evaluation of Alternating Current Stimulation being used to treat Glaucoma and other optic nerve disorders. This is being conducted at the SAVIR Center (Sabel Vision Restoration Center) in...

Are you dilating then performing GATT or just straight viscodilation?

August 30, 2018 QUESTION: Are you dilating then performing Gonioscopy Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy (GATT) or just straight viscodilation? via Email ANSWER: With regard to leaving or removing the trabecular meshwork (TM), I leave it intact as the literature is...

How do you correct glaring vision when you have glaucoma?

June 11, 2017 QUESTION: How do you correct glaring vision when you have glaucoma? via Email ANSWER: The most common form of glaucoma, open angle glaucoma, is not associated with glare. On the other hand, angle closure can result in glare but only in the setting of...

Is reversal of optic nerve cupping possible?

February 16, 2017 QUESTION: Hi Dr. Richardson, I am a glaucoma patient for over five years now. A year ago I saw a new doctor for my glaucoma . He labelled my cup-to-disc ratio (CDR) 0. 8 both eyes and he put me on Travantan Z and Timolol 0. 5. After seeing him every...