Women in Ophthalmology - 10 Minutes of Science

S02E09 Impressed with a 50% success rate?

September 20, 2022 Women in Ophthalmology Season 2 Episode 9
Women in Ophthalmology - 10 Minutes of Science
S02E09 Impressed with a 50% success rate?
Show Notes

 Impressed with a 50% success rate?

Witnessing blinding acute angle attacks motivated Dr Judy Ku’s passion for primary angle closure disease. She explores how a 50% success rate sounds impressive, but its real-world outcomes are less, especially when factoring in the economic costs of large population screening and proactive treatment. So, while laser peripheral iridotomy is effective in reducing the risk progression to primary angle closure and acute angle closure attacks – what are the caveats? Listen in to find out.

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