The Glaucoma Grab Bag: Practical Guidelines
for Effective Glaucoma Management
COPE #100305-GL
Event #131534
Expiration Date: 9/15/2028
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This 2-hour course will review glaucoma medications, laser
trabeculoplasty, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). Medication mechanism of action, efficacy, and
safety/contraindication profile will be covered, including the newest drug
entries to the market. A systematic
strategy for stepped medication will be provided, and the role/sequence of
laser trabeculoplasty will be discussed (LiGHT trial, COAST trial, and Direct
SLT). MIGS procedures will be presented, covering different types of
procedures, indications, complications, and efficacy. This lecture was recorded in July 2025 at our Victoria BC Conference.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Participants will gain a better understanding of the salient features of current glaucoma medications, including the newest glaucoma medications.
• Participants will gain an understanding of how to employ stepped medical therapy, including the use of fixed combination medications, in achieving the desired target intraocular pressure.
• Participants will understand when to implement laser trabeculoplasty in the care of the glaucoma patient.
• Participants will know when, and when not, to recommend MIGS for their patients.
This activity is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Alcon
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Getting to know our speakers
Danica J. Marrelli, OD, FAAO, AAO Diplomate (Glaucoma)
Danica Marrelli is the North Texas Study Group Clinical Professor at UHCO, where she serves as Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Director of the Ocular Diagnostic and Medical Eye Service. In the classroom, Dr. Marrelli teaches ocular pharmacology, glaucoma and case-based learning courses. Dr. Marrelli became a diplomate in the ocular disease section of the American Academy of Optometry in November 2009 and is the president of the Optometric Glaucoma Society. She serves on the Education Committee for the Glaucoma Research Foundation. She received the American Academy of Optometry Foundation’s Michael G. Harris Family Award for Excellence in Optometric Education in 2024.