OIS Podcast | Ophthalmology's leading Podcast

Discover the Future of Non-Invasive Glaucoma Care

OIS Podcast Episode 418

This week on The Rob & Jai Show, an edition of the OIS Podcast, Rob Rothman and Jai Parekh welcome Shawn O'Neil, President and Chief Commercial Officer of ViaLase, to discuss a cutting-edge advancement in glaucoma treatment. Velas is pioneering the FLIGHT procedure—Femtosecond Laser Image-Guided High-Precision Trabeculotomy—a non-invasive, incision-free alternative to traditional surgery. Highlights from the episode include:

  • How ViaLase combines femtosecond laser precision with advanced OCT imaging
  • The benefits of a non-surgical, office-based glaucoma treatment
  • ViaLase’s newly secured CPT code (0730T) and reimbursement strategy
  • Regulatory milestones, including CE Mark approval and upcoming U.S. trials
  • The long-term potential of FLIGHT to serve patients across the glaucoma journey

Tune in to learn how this technology could redefine glaucoma care for both physicians and patients.