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Should normal-tension glaucoma patients be more closely monitored?
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Should normal-tension glaucoma patients be more closely monitored?

New research suggests certain NTG patients may need closer follow-up due to unstable visual field results.
SpyGlass Pharma: New add-on CPT code supports BIM-IOL System
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SpyGlass Pharma: New add-on CPT code supports BIM-IOL System

AMA approves application in conjunction with Category I cataract surgery codes; applies to investigational bimatoprost delivery system for IOP reduction in OAG and OHT.
FDA clears Balance Ophthalmics' wireless-enabled IOP device for glaucoma
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FDA clears Balance Ophthalmics' wireless-enabled IOP device for glaucoma

Next-generation iteration of the portable IOP-lowering system delivers patient usage data to clinical practices from nighttime monitoring.
Registration opens for Eyes On Glaucoma 2026
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Registration opens for Eyes On Glaucoma 2026

The largest virtual glaucoma event of the year offers up to 5 hours of free CE from leading clinical experts in the industry.
Bayer to acquire Perfuse Therapeutics, expanding ophthalmic pipeline
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Bayer to acquire Perfuse Therapeutics, expanding ophthalmic pipeline

Deal includes the biotech’s investigational sustained-release implant currently in phase 2 clinical trials for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
Iantrek introduces AlloSpan Canal to its bio-interventional platform
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Iantrek introduces AlloSpan Canal to its bio-interventional platform

Tech combines nitinol-guided canaloplasty with allogeneic biological scaffolding to restore and maintain Schlemm’s canal—without leaving synthetic hardware in the eye.
Study: Smoking an unlikely risk factor for glaucoma
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Study: Smoking an unlikely risk factor for glaucoma

While the association between smoking and glaucoma was weak, smoking cessation remains important for well-being.
IRIS Registry data analysis predicts goniotomy success rates
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IRIS Registry data analysis predicts goniotomy success rates

Study identifies new factors that predict successful outcomes following goniotomy.
Skipping nighttime pillows may lower IOP for glaucoma patients
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Skipping nighttime pillows may lower IOP for glaucoma patients

Study finds high-pillow position was associated with greater IOP fluctuation and jugular venous compression.
Smart contact lens performs real-time IOP monitoring
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Smart contact lens performs real-time IOP monitoring

New smart contact lens design demonstrates potential for long-term, non-invasive IOP monitoring for glaucoma patients.
Avisi raises $10.7M to advance study on VisiPlate glaucoma device
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Avisi raises $10.7M to advance study on VisiPlate glaucoma device

Financing to support IDE-approved study evaluating the novel minimally-invasive bleb surgery shunt for lowering IOP via aqueous drainage control. 
AGS 2026 highlights best practices for surgery and new, evidence-based innovations
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AGS 2026 highlights best practices for surgery and new, evidence-based innovations

Did you miss the 2026 American Glaucoma Society (AGS) annual meeting? Not to worry—we've got the highlights.
Nicox reports positive pre-NDA FDA meeting for IOP-lowering drop
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Nicox reports positive pre-NDA FDA meeting for IOP-lowering drop

NO-donating bimatoprost formulation remains on track for a summer 2026 new drug application submission.
Dual GIP-GLP-1 RA shows superior efficacy in lowering POAG, OHT risk
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Dual GIP-GLP-1 RA shows superior efficacy in lowering POAG, OHT risk

Tirzepatide consistently reduced the risk of glaucomatous disease compared to GLP-1 RAs, even among high-risk patients.
Iron overload may increase glaucoma risk
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Iron overload may increase glaucoma risk

Study proposes that systemic iron dysregulation is a modifiable risk factor for glaucomatous disease.
First patient treated with Calibreye System in IDE glaucoma study
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First patient treated with Calibreye System in IDE glaucoma study

The ADAPT trial is evaluating Myra Vision’s next-gen aqueous shunt drainage device for optimizing IOP reduction in patients undergoing glaucoma surgery.
Pseudoexfoliation glaucoma is most prevalent among Indigenous populations in the US
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Pseudoexfoliation glaucoma is most prevalent among Indigenous populations in the US

Study finds American Indian or Alaska Native patients are impacted by PXG and PG nearly threefold more than the general U.S. population.
FDA approves Glaukos' iDose TR for repeat treatment labeling
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FDA approves Glaukos' iDose TR for repeat treatment labeling

Travoprost intracameral implant can now be re-administered using a repeat treatment protocol—enabling greater flexibility in glaucoma patient management.
Beta-zone PPA may be major glaucoma disease marker for Black patients
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Beta-zone PPA may be major glaucoma disease marker for Black patients

Beta-zone PPA was linked with RNFL thinning, suggesting it may be a feature of glaucomatous change.
ViaLase's IDE trial treats first patient with novel femtosecond laser procedure
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ViaLase's IDE trial treats first patient with novel femtosecond laser procedure

Pivotal study is comparing ViaLuxe Laser System with FLigHT as an incision-free canal procedure against SLT for POAG treatment.