In this episode, Kristin speaks with Professor Andrew White, ophthalmologist at Westmead Hospital and Head of the Centre for Vision Research, about how our understanding of glaucoma has evolved and why reducing the condition to an issue of eye pressure can oversimplify a complex neurodegenerative disease. Together they explore the relationship between intraocular pressure, optic nerve damage and visual loss, challenging long-held assumptions about diagnosis, risk and disease progression. The conversation examines why glaucoma continues to threaten sight without warning, and what clinicians and patients need to understand about its often subtle presentation.
Drawing on both clinical experience and emerging evidence, Professor White reflects on the changing landscape of glaucoma care, from contemporary models of diagnosis and collaborative management to the strengths and limitations of current treatment approaches. He discusses the implications of landmark research, the growing role of laser therapies, and the ongoing shift toward more personalised and proactive care. The episode offers a thoughtful look at where glaucoma management stands today and where the next decade of innovation may lead.
More reading and resources:
https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2812642
https://eyewiki.org/Clinical\Trials\in\_Glaucoma
https://brienholdenfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AEEHS\Summary\report.pdf
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214109X26001051
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9544649/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9544649/
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