In this episode, Dr. Mona Kaleem speaks with Dr. Sandra Sieminski, a glaucoma specialist and expert in laser-based glaucoma surgery, who currently serves as Interim Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University at Buffalo’s Ross Eye Institute. Together, they explore cyclophotocoagulation (CPC) and its evolution from traditional transscleral approaches to modern micropulse laser techniques. Their discussion covers the history of CPC, glaucoma types most appropriate for the procedure, potential risks and complications, anesthesia options for the procedure, and essential aspects of post-procedural care. Check out Dr. Sieminski's work at https://medicine.buffalo.edu/faculty/profile.html?ubit=sandrafe

In this episode, Dr. Mona Kaleem interviews Dr. Reena Garg, a glaucoma specialist and clinician-educator in Rockville, Maryland. They discuss the XEN Gel Stent—a newer surgical option—and contrast it with traditional trabeculectomy. The conversation covers differences in candidacy for each procedure, their respective advantages and limitations, and the differences in postoperative recovery.

In this episode, Dr. Harry Quigley interviews Dr. Bryce Chiang, a clinician-scientist at the Wilmer Eye Institute who studies glaucoma pathogenesis and treatment from a biomedical-engineering perspective. They discuss how the biomechanics of the sclera—the eye’s white outer layer—may influence Glaucoma development. They also talk about Dr. Chiang’s ongoing research in drug delivery to the eye, neuro-scleral protection, and the development of treatments that can prevent Glaucoma damage by adjusting ocular biomechanics.