- Jan 7, 2025
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- University of Waterloo, School of Optometry & Vision Science
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- Waterloo
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RISK ASSESSMENT IN GLAUCOMA: STRATEGIES FOR EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTION
Sarah MacIver BSc, OD, FAAO
This lecture will take a case-based approach to emphasize the importance of risk stratification in managing primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Accurate risk assessment is vital for identifying patients at the greatest risk of progressing from ocular hypertension (OHTN) or early-stage glaucoma to advanced disease. The session will cover key individual risk factors, including family history, age, ethnicity, intraocular pressure (IOP), central corneal thickness, and optic nerve head appearance, to help clinicians personalize monitoring and treatment plans. Risk stratification is essential in deciding when to start treatment and determining follow-up frequency, ensuring early detection and timely intervention.
Additionally, the lecture will explore how systemic diseases and lifestyle factors, such as sleep apnea, exercise, diet, and stress, influence glaucoma progression, providing practical, evidence-based strategies for clinicians to guide patients in making lifestyle modifications that may reduce risk or slow disease progression.
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CEwire2025 Live Dates: January 25, April 5, June 7, September 6, 2025
Time: 12:10PM - 1:10PM ET
Location: Virtual Room 3
Credit Hours: 1
Synchronous COPE ID: 95059-GL
Asynchronous COPE ID: 95061-GL
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[DOWNLOAD HANDOUT] and DISCUSS THIS LECTURE & ASK QUESTIONS BELOW!
Sarah MacIver BSc, OD, FAAO
This lecture will take a case-based approach to emphasize the importance of risk stratification in managing primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Accurate risk assessment is vital for identifying patients at the greatest risk of progressing from ocular hypertension (OHTN) or early-stage glaucoma to advanced disease. The session will cover key individual risk factors, including family history, age, ethnicity, intraocular pressure (IOP), central corneal thickness, and optic nerve head appearance, to help clinicians personalize monitoring and treatment plans. Risk stratification is essential in deciding when to start treatment and determining follow-up frequency, ensuring early detection and timely intervention.
Additionally, the lecture will explore how systemic diseases and lifestyle factors, such as sleep apnea, exercise, diet, and stress, influence glaucoma progression, providing practical, evidence-based strategies for clinicians to guide patients in making lifestyle modifications that may reduce risk or slow disease progression.
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CEwire2025 Live Dates: January 25, April 5, June 7, September 6, 2025
Time: 12:10PM - 1:10PM ET
Location: Virtual Room 3
Credit Hours: 1
Synchronous COPE ID: 95059-GL
Asynchronous COPE ID: 95061-GL
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[DOWNLOAD HANDOUT] and DISCUSS THIS LECTURE & ASK QUESTIONS BELOW!
