Role of SLT in Assuring Compliance of the Underserved
Dr. Mildred Olivier, MD F.A.C.S.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
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Role of SLT in Assuring Compliance of the Underserved
Financial disclosure
Key Topics
The Science Behind SLT
Mechanism of Action
The Advantages of Selectivity
Mechanism of Action: Summary
Patient Adherence and Persistence
Compliance Conundrum
Why is this an important topic?
Concept Definitions
Identifying non-compliance
Patient-Related Problems with Self-Administration
Compliance Obstacles
Measuring Compliance in Glaucoma Patients
Economic Issues
Glaucoma Costs
Improving Compliance
The Doctor-Patient Relationship
The Extended Relationship
Interventions to Improve Compliance
Behavioral Strategies
Don’t Assume that Patients Know How to Use Eye Drops
Medication Schedules
Common Reasons for Noncompliance
SLT as Primary Therapy
SLT vs. Medication
Long-term Efficacy
SLT as Adjunctive Therapy
SLT as Replacement Therapy
SLT Side Effects
SLT Best Practices
Appropriate Patient Types
Laser Settings and Contact Placement
SLT Therapy Procedures
Pre- and Post-Therapy Medications
Access to Health Care
Disparities in Eye Care
Glaucoma
Glaucoma and Corneal Thickness
Glaucoma Management and Race
Choosing Medications
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