Glaucomas Impact

Dr. Paul Singh checked in with @idocsocial from the airport in Panama after a weekend of training doctors on a promising new glaucoma procedure. His message? #Glaucoma continues to be one of the most underdiagnosed and devastating eye diseases globally. 🌍 Over 80 million people worldwide are affected, with nearly half unaware they have it. In the U.S., 4.5 million Americans have glaucoma and again, about 50% don’t know it. As the second leading cause of blindness globally, glaucoma demands early detection and a proactive treatment approach. 👁️ Dr. Singh emphasizes that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. While he's well known for advocating reduced reliance on eye drops, he’s clear that every tool has a role—whether that’s medications, #SLT, #MIGS, drug delivery, or more advanced surgeries. His philosophy is to use whatever combination is necessary to lower pressure and protect #vision. It’s not about pitting treatments against each other t’s about customizing care for each patient’s journey.