78: Navigating the Glaucoma Therapeutic and Surgical Landscape from Conventional to Cutting Edge

Episode Description 

In this podcast, experts Deborah Ristvedt, DO; and Melissa Tawa, OD, FAAO, discuss individualizing glaucoma therapy with selective laser trabeculoplasty and sustained-release drug implants, providing key take-home insights for optimizing glaucoma management across diverse patient profiles.

Learning Objectives 

Upon successful completion of this activity, you should be better prepared to:

• Assess non-topical therapies available for management of ocular hypertension and open angle glaucoma, including laser procedures and sustained drug delivery options 
• Implement the latest advances in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery in appropriate patients 

Acknowledgment of Educational Grant Support

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Glaukos Corporation and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

Chair

Deborah Ristvedt, DO

Anterior Segment Surgeon
Vance Thompson Vision
Alexandria, MN

Disclosures: Consultant: AbbVie, BVI Medical, Glaukos, Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, RxSight, Sight Sciences; Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, BVI Medical, Glaukos, Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, RxSight, Sight Sciences.

Faculty

Melissa Tawa, OD, FAAO

Assistant Professor
Southern California College of Optometry
Marshall B. Ketchum University
Anaheim, CA 

Disclosures: Melissa Tawa, OD, FAAO, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Faculty, Staff, and Planners’ Disclosures

In accordance with ACCME Guidelines, PER® has identified and resolved all conflict of interest for faculty, staff, and planners prior to the start of this activity by using a multistep process.

The staff of Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. 

This podcast was developed by PER® editorial staff based on an online activity developed with these faculty. 

To learn more about this topic, including information on newer mechanisms of action for topical glaucoma therapies, go to https://www.gotoper.com/courses/navigating-the-glaucoma-therapeutic-and-surgical-landscape-from-conventional-to-cutting-edge

Release Date

June 30, 2025

Expiration Date

June 30, 2026

Off-Label Disclosure and Disclaimer

This activity may or may not discuss investigational, unapproved, or off-label use of drugs. Learners are advised to consult prescribing information for any products discussed. The information provided in this accredited activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional relative to diagnostic, treatment, or management options for a specific patient’s medical condition. The opinions expressed in the content are solely those of the individual faculty members and do not reflect those of PER® or any company that provided commercial support for this activity.