Practical tips and tricks: Real world advice for peers when treating glaucoma

Advances in diagnostic technology and evolving treatment strategies continue to reshape how clinicians manage glaucoma in everyday practice. In this Q&A, Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO; Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO; and Austin Lifferth, OD, FAAO, share practical insights on identifying early disease, balancing monitoring with intervention, and communicating risk to patients. The discussion also highlights real-world approaches to imaging, progression analysis, treatment selection, and long-term patient management in a busy clinical setting.