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  • A man having blurry vision as a side effect of laser iridotomy for narrow angle glaucoma
    Expert

    Side Effects of Laser Iridotomy

    This article discusses some of the potential short-term and longer-lasting side effects of a glaucoma treatment called laser iridotomy.

    October 15, 2018
  • Photo of a senior man with Alzheimer's disease looking directly into the camera.
    Expert

    Alzheimer’s Disease in Men

    Learn about the roles that one’s sex (determined by genes and chromosomes), and gender (social role and preferred orientation) play in the risk for developing Alzheimer’s. We examine how they may impact the course of the disease.

    September 4, 2018

  • New Diagnosis?

    Managing a mind and sight disease is a journey. And you’re not alone. We can help.

    Take the first step
  • Man experiencing a headache from symptoms related to glaucoma.
    Expert

    Does Glaucoma Cause Headaches?

    Since glaucoma does not have symptoms until late stages of the disease—as when central vision is affected—it is often called the “silent thief of sight.” However, there are certain forms of glaucoma that can cause headaches.

    September 17, 2018
  • Vascular Dementia: Illustration of the blood vessels of the brain in a person with vascular dementia
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    Treatment of Vascular Dementia

    Learn about the treatment options for vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) a term that includes the spectrum from mild cognitive changes to severe dementia.

    September 10, 2018

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  • Photo of a senior man with Alzheimer's disease looking directly into the camera.
    Expert

    Alzheimer’s Disease in Men

    Learn about the roles that one’s sex (determined by genes and chromosomes), and gender (social role and preferred orientation) play in the risk for developing Alzheimer’s. We examine how they may impact the course of the disease.

    September 4, 2018
  • Vascular Dementia: Illustration of the blood vessels of the brain in a person with vascular dementia
    Expert

    Treatment of Vascular Dementia

    Learn about the treatment options for vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) a term that includes the spectrum from mild cognitive changes to severe dementia.

    September 10, 2018

  • New Diagnosis?

    Managing a mind and sight disease is a journey. And you’re not alone. We can help.

    Take the first step

  • What happens to your brain duringAlzheimer's Disease?

    Track how nerve cells and the brain change from healthy to affected by mild and then severe Alzheimer's disease.
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  • A researcher in the lab working on new treatments for macular degeneration.
    Expert

    Update on the AMD Drug Pipeline

    Currently, many patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) require monthly injections into the eye to preserve their vision. Those with advanced dry AMD, also called geographic atrophy (GA), have no effective treatments available to them. Fortunately, AMD research and drug developments are advancing rapidly to bring patients better treatments.

    August 31, 2018

  • New Diagnosis?

    Managing a mind and sight disease is a journey. And you’re not alone. We can help.

    Take the first step
  • Medical illustration of genes. Gene therapy may one day be a viable treatment option for some eye diseases, including macular degeneration.
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    Gene Therapy for Eye Disease

    Learn about a recent gene therapy breakthrough and how that may open the door for new treatments for retinal diseases, including macular degeneration.

    July 27, 2018

  • By 202040 million

    People will have visual impairments from advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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  • A man having blurry vision as a side effect of laser iridotomy for narrow angle glaucoma
    Expert

    Side Effects of Laser Iridotomy

    This article discusses some of the potential short-term and longer-lasting side effects of a glaucoma treatment called laser iridotomy.

    October 15, 2018
  • Man experiencing a headache from symptoms related to glaucoma.
    Expert

    Does Glaucoma Cause Headaches?

    Since glaucoma does not have symptoms until late stages of the disease—as when central vision is affected—it is often called the “silent thief of sight.” However, there are certain forms of glaucoma that can cause headaches.

    September 17, 2018

  • New Diagnosis?

    Managing a mind and sight disease is a journey. And you’re not alone. We can help.

    Take the first step
  • Illustration showing pressure developing inside the eye of someone who has glaucoma.
    Expert

    Glaucoma and Eye Pressure

    When people hear the word “glaucoma,” many of them connect the eye disease with elevated eye pressures. However, the relationship between glaucoma and eye pressure is complicated and has changed over time.

    August 13, 2018

  • More than3 million

    Americans aged 40 and older have glaucoma. It is estimated that the number will double to 6 million people by 2050.
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  • BrightFocus Foundation Expands Scientific Team

    BrightFocus Foundation, a premier source of private research funding to defeat Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma, has named two noted scientists to key positions within the non-profit organization.

    Thursday, October 11, 2018

  • National Glaucoma Research Report: Fall 2018

    New approaches to lowering eye pressure, a technique that may increase understanding of how glaucoma occurs, helpful information on how eye pressure is measured, lifestyle tips to promote eye health, and more are found in the fall 2018 edition of National Glaucoma Research Report.

    Monday, October 8, 2018

  • Understanding Glaucoma

    This publication provides information on what glaucoma is, the various forms of glaucoma, tips for lowering risk, how this eye disease is diagnosed and treated, and essential questions to ask your doctor after a diagnosis.

    Thursday, October 4, 2018