Research studies for new treatments offer hope for glaucoma patients  - WS Chronicle

Research studies for new treatments offer hope for glaucoma patients  - WS Chronicle

By Judie Holcomb-Pack  The Chronicle    Glaucoma has been called “the sneak thief of vision,” because in the early stages there are no symptoms. It is diagnosed through eye tests that reveal high eye pressure that if left untreated, can lead to blindness.  As someone who was surprised to receive a diagnosis of glaucoma ten years ago, I frequently point to my own diagnosis when I encourage family and friends to get regular eye exams. Because I ha…

iStar Medical Announces Positive 5-year Results of MINIject® in Glaucoma Patients

iStar Medical has announced positive 5-year results from the STAR-GLOBAL trial for their MINIject®device in patients with open-angle glaucoma.  STAR-GLOBAL is an extension trial investigating the long-term safety and efficacy of MINIject® up to five years after implantation. MINIject® is currently the only commercially available supraciliary MIGS implant, designed to enhance natural fluid outflow and reduce intraocular pressure (IOP). According …