In this episode, Dr. Mona Kaleem speaks with Dr. Sandra Sieminski, a glaucoma specialist and expert in laser-based glaucoma surgery, who currently serves as Interim Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University at Buffalo’s Ross Eye Institute. Together, they explore cyclophotocoagulation (CPC) and its evolution from traditional transscleral approaches to modern micropulse laser techniques. Their discussion covers the history of CPC, glaucoma types most appropriate for the procedu...

Diagnosis Glaucoma

Dr. Kaleem and Dr. Quigley

Episode 49: Cyclophotocoagulation featuring Dr. Sandra Sieminski

NOV 4, 202528 MIN
Diagnosis Glaucoma

Episode 49: Cyclophotocoagulation featuring Dr. Sandra Sieminski

NOV 4, 202528 MIN

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In this episode, Dr. Mona Kaleem speaks with Dr. Sandra Sieminski, a glaucoma specialist and expert in laser-based glaucoma surgery, who currently serves as Interim Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University at Buffalo’s Ross Eye Institute. Together, they explore cyclophotocoagulation (CPC) and its evolution from traditional transscleral approaches to modern micropulse laser techniques. Their discussion covers the history of CPC, glaucoma types most appropriate for the procedure, potential risks and complications, anesthesia options for the procedure, and essential aspects of post-procedural care. Check out Dr. Sieminski's work at https://medicine.buffalo.edu/faculty/profile.html?ubit=sandrafe