Revisiting Strategies for Glaucoma Education

A stepwise approach to glaucoma care doesn’t mean abandoning topical therapy entirely. It means considering it as a bridge and supplement therapy when procedures alone aren’t enough. When you believe in the treatment you recommend, communicate that confidence clearly, and intervene earlier with effective procedural treatments rather than waiting for disease progression, you can improve IOP control while building the kind of trust that keeps patients showing up year after year.

By
Inder Paul Singh, MD
September 1, 2026
12 min

Glaucoma Physician

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Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness, with nearly 50% of patients undiagnosed and many unaware of their condition.
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Patients with mildly elevated IOP often miss follow-up visits, leading to significant disease progression before they return.
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Topical drops are associated with a high rate of nonadherence, with 60% of patients lost to follow-up when managed with them.
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Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is preferred as a first-line therapy for early-stage glaucoma over topical drops.
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A proactive approach to glaucoma care, including procedural options, is recommended to prevent disease progression and improve patient outcomes.

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