Jan. 20—January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and Kennedy Eyecare gives information on what symptoms to look for and how to combat the disease. 1 What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions ...
It's one of the most common causes of vision loss, and one of the easiest to overlook. Glaucoma symptoms develop so gradually ...
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a rare but serious type of glaucoma. This condition occurs when drainage canals in the eye become blocked. If a person does not get treatment, acute angle-closure ...
Narrow-angle glaucoma results when the iris impinges on the drainage of the eye, again reducing outflow and increasing intraocular pressure. The onset of narrow-angle glaucoma may be chronic, in which ...
More than 3 million people in the U.S. are estimated to be living with glaucoma. By 2030, that number is expected to increase by 58% to more than 4.2 million people. Glaucoma is an eye disease ...
Inflammatory glaucoma, also known as uveitic glaucoma, is a complication of uveitis. It occurs when inflammation in the eye increases intraocular pressure and damages the optic nerve. Inflammatory ...
Glaucoma creeps in without pain or obvious symptoms, slowly damaging your optic nerve. Regular eye exams and early detection ...
Dr. Olivier answers the question: 'What Is Exfoliation Glaucoma?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What is exfoliation glaucoma?Answer: Pseudoexfoliation glaucoma is a secondary type of glaucoma, and ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Glaucoma in dogs is a painful condition caused by high pressure within the ...
Ophthalmologists discuss how advanced imaging, MIGS, and home monitoring are reshaping decision-making in complex glaucoma ...