The Publication That Revolutionized Glaucoma Management

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking 2009 scientific paper, *"Self-Tonometry in Glaucoma Management—Past, Present and Future". This pivotal publication marked the beginning of a revolution in glaucoma care by introducing the concept of self-tonometry to both ophthalmologists and patients. It laid the foundation for empowering glaucoma patients to monitor their intraocular pressure (IOP) at home—a practice that was highly controversial at the time but has since transformed glaucoma management.

We explore how this paper challenged the limitations of traditional office-based IOP measurements, which fail to capture diurnal fluctuations, pressure spikes, and the real-time effects of medication adherence. By advocating for patient-directed self-tonometry, the authors opened the door to a new era in glaucom ...