Alanna James, MD

Alanna James, MD

Alanna James, MD is a glaucoma fellow at University of Southern California Roski Eye Institute. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Loma Linda University Eye Institute. She received her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Southern California. She has a Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry from Andrews University in Southwest Michigan. She has a strong interest in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma in addition to cataract surgery and a passion for both community service and global ophthalmology.

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Resources
Unmasking Common Glaucoma Masqueraders
Clinical Guides
Unmasking Common Glaucoma Masqueraders

Review how ophthalmologists can manage conditions that cause non-glaucomatous optic nerve cupping and differentiate them from glaucoma.

July 30, 2024
5 Clinical Pearls for Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
Clinical Guides
5 Clinical Pearls for Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Gain a comprehensive understanding of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and five clinical pearls ophthalmologists can use to optimize treatment outcomes.

February 8, 2024
5 Clinical Pearls for Iridotomy for Glaucoma
Surgery
5 Clinical Pearls for Iridotomy for Glaucoma

Gain a comprehensive overview of five clinical pearls ophthalmologists can use while performing an iridotomy for angle-closure glaucoma.

November 16, 2023
4 Major Complications in Glaucoma Surgery Residents/Fellows Should Know
Surgery
4 Major Complications in Glaucoma Surgery Residents/Fellows Should Know

Consider these four major glaucoma surgery complications that ophthalmology residents and fellows should be aware of and clinical pearls for managing them.

November 8, 2023
How to Prepare for Ophthalmology Residency Interviews
Residency
How to Prepare for Ophthalmology Residency Interviews

Get ready for your ophthalmology residency interview with quick tips and a downloadable cheat sheet with sample questions for mock interviews.

February 13, 2023
How to Study for the OKAP with Downloadable Study Schedule
Residency
How to Study for the OKAP with Downloadable Study Schedule

Use this article and the downloadable study schedule to increase your chances of getting the maximum OKAP score with minimal stress.

September 1, 2022
Scleral Collagen Cross-Linking to Stop Myopia Progression
Myopia Management
Scleral Collagen Cross-Linking to Stop Myopia Progression

Recent studies have shown that over 20% of the world population is myopic, and that number is expected to rise to nearly 50% by the year 2050. Explore scleral collagen cross-linking, a novel technique in the pipeline as a future treatment option for progressive myopia.

August 11, 2022