About 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma, and it’s the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While there is no cure ...

Glaucoma is the term for a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve at the back of the eye. Without treatment, it can lead to vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma is not a life threatening ...

Medication, laser, and surgery are all methods of treating glaucoma according to Jonathan Eisengart, MD. Jonathan Eisengart, MD, an ophthalmologist at Cleveland Clinic, explained how different ...

You may notice vision loss and changing glaucoma symptoms if your prescribed medicated eye drops stop working. Your doctor can help test your visual field and determine if you need different drops or ...

Markers in the blood that predict whether glaucoma patients are at higher risk of continued loss of vision following conventional treatment have been identified by researchers. Markers in the blood ...

The CDC reports that over three million Americans have glaucoma. The number may reach 6.3 million by 2050 as the aging population grows. Glaucoma is affecting so many lives, so it’s important to know ...

Stead added that while SLT is now the first treatment that is offered to patients, a range of topical medications in the form ...

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause slow, progressive damage to the optic nerve in the back of the eye, says Schultz. This growing damage is due to unsafe fluid buildup that causes pressure ...

If you’ve heard that smoking marijuana can treat glaucoma, we have an important tip: the rumor isn’t true. But experts at the John A. Moran Eye Center say they can direct you to the latest treatments ...

Glaucoma is not fatal. Without treatment, glaucoma can cause significant vision loss and eventually blindness, but early treatment can help protect vision and slow the progression of the disease.