Talk Description
Dr Flora Hui presents on Neuroprotection in Glaucoma, Where Are We Now?
Duration: 30 minutes
Synopsis: Glaucoma affects over 80 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of blindness, yet we have not developed any proven treatments that act beyond lowering intraocular pressure. Neuroprotection has long been a research aim in glaucoma to preserve sight, but are we any closer to reaching our goal?
Learning Objective
Duration: 30 minutes
Synopsis: Glaucoma affects over 80 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of blindness, yet we have not developed any proven treatments that act beyond lowering intraocular pressure. Neuroprotection has long been a research aim in glaucoma to preserve sight, but are we any closer to reaching our goal?
Learning Objective
- To understand the concept of neuroprotection in glaucoma, the past and current research in the area, and we can look forward to in the future.
Assessment: Click here for details on the 5 Optional MCQS
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