Title: Recent Research Progress for the Treatment of Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration
Date: March 2013
Duration: 07:18
Topics: In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the BrightFocus Foundation, discusses recent research progress for the treatment of glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Topics: In this audio presentation, Donna Gallagher shares a few adjustments that made around her home that make life easier for her mother, who has lived with low vision for many years.
Topics: For people with glaucoma or at risk of developing it, a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and a nutritious diet is especially important. In addition to benefiting overall physical and mental well-being, it promotes eye health. Maintaining mental and emotional health is also important.
Topics: It can take many years for a potential treatment for glaucoma to work its way from the laboratory to rigorous testing and, finally, approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Learn more about the clinical trial process in this audio presentation.
Topics: All people-and especially people who already have eye problems-should protect their eyes from the ultraviolet light in sunshine. Learn more about how to properly protect your vision from the sun in this audio presentation.
Topics: In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the BrightFocus Foundation, talks about glaucoma. You will learn about the different forms of glaucoma, as well as its symptoms, and risk factors. This information is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease.
Topics: In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the BrightFocus Foundation, discusses the risk factors associated with glaucoma. In addition, he talks about how you can promote general eye health. This information is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease.
Topics: In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the BrightFocus Foundation, and Donald Zack, M.D., Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins University, talk about the symptoms of the two most common forms of glaucoma. They discuss the importance of regular eye exams and early detection, especially for those at high risk. This information is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease.
Topics: In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the BrightFocus Foundation and Donald Zack, M.D., Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins University, talk about the diagnosis of the glaucoma. They discuss diagnostic tests for glaucoma and factors that can impact your eye pressure readings. This information designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease.
Topics: In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the BrightFocus Foundation, and Donald Zack, M.D., Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins University, talk about the common treatments for glaucoma, which include eye drops and filtration surgery. This information is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease.
Topics: In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the BrightFocus Foundation, talks about how to successfully live and learn to cope with glaucoma. This information is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease.
Topics: In this audio presentation, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the BrightFocus Foundation, and Donald Zack, M.D., Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins University, talk about the importance of research in finding a cure for glaucoma and about important areas of research, including genetics, understanding how damage occurs to the optic nerve, vision restoration, and other topics. This information is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease.
