Researchers have predicted that cases of glaucoma, a common eye condition that can lead to blindness if not treated, are ...

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases, most of which are characterized by increased pressure within the eye. This elevated pressure, caused by a backup of fluid, can gradually damage the optic nerve.

Researchers have identified a metabolically sensitive cell subtype in the eye's drainage system which shows early signs of ...

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 ...

Glaucoma is scary for one simple reason, it doesn’t warn you before it starts taking your vision away. Most eye problems give ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old woman in good health. I walk daily. The only prescribed medications I am on are two different eye drops for glaucoma. My eye pressure is under control; I have it ...

This story first appeared in the April 2024 edition of Healthy You, a quarterly health publication and Gazette special section. Glaucoma is a common eye disease that affects people mostly over 60.

To kick off Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, experts are setting the record straight on some common myths about what the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) calls the "silent thief of sight." ...

A person with glaucoma may be able to wear contact lenses. However, this can depend on the severity of their condition, and the type of treatment they receive. Glaucoma is a condition in which ...