Glaucoma and Ocular Surface Disease

Ocular surface disease is a debilitating condition that causes chronic ocular discomfort and impaired vision. It occurs at a higher rate in patients receiving treatment for glaucoma and undermines one of the primary treatment objectives in glaucoma management – to maximise quality of life.

Our Orthoptist Team Leader Carly James and Dr Colin Clement discuss the major risk factors for developing ocular surface disease in patients with glaucoma and explain why minimally invasive glaucoma surgery may be an optimal approach to treatment.