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If you have glaucoma and notice **new small, faint, stationary black spots in your vision**, it is understandable to feel concerned. Glauco…
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> However, not happy with waiting that long between visits, I purchased an older Leica AT550 NCT so I could monitor myself. While the absol…
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> has anyone used DMSO to more effectively transport drops into the eye and noticed improvement with IOP
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This is a very interesting question.
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a well-established chemical penetration enhancer that has been investiga…
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> I am guessing I may need to change the probe base. So, my question is, do I need to buy another one?
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I had a meeting with Heidelberg today and I learned some new things. I'll share the meeting notes with everyone here. Most of these apply t…
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Thanks for your question and for sharing your experience.
Regarding itchy, watery eyes: while allergic conjunctivitis doesn’t directly rai…
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> Do you feel the red light therapy contributed to improved eye sight and healing of the optic nerve?
Myself, and others who h…
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Thank you for your question regarding red light therapy (RLT) and optic nerve health. Recent studies have explored the potential benefits o…
Comment: Introducing EPOCT: A Potential Game-Changer in Glaucoma Management
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Most of the factors that determine OCT quality are up to the operator, not the patient.
As a patient, the best thing is to relax and be c…
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> I would like to know if anyone here has had success with any dietary supplements or other food related lifestyle changes for managing gla…
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# EPOCT Protocol for Glaucoma Patients
## Optimize OCT Operation & Scan Acquisition
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Here's a 2025 **update**.
While inhibition of 11β-HSD1 specifically within the eye can lower IOP, as discussed in the main post above, sy…
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