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Learn why age is one of the major risk factors for both primary open-angle glaucoma and primary angle-closure glaucoma.
Learn about the treatment options for those diagnosed with early-stage primary open-angle glaucoma.
Much of the information about the risk factors for primary open-angle glaucoma are based on population-based studies in which large groups of patients have been examined and followed over time. Learn about these well-described risk factors.
In glaucoma, the optic nerve cells degenerate and eventually lead to cell death. Learn more about how scientists around the world are studying ways in which to regenerate the optic nerve.
As we get older, we may start to notice difficulty with reading and computer work, floaters in the vision, and eye irritation and dry eye. While none of these are symptoms of open-angle glaucoma, they are worth discussing with an eye care professional.
If you or someone in your family has glaucoma, the cost of the glaucoma eye drops may be a challenge each month, especially when considering that many people are also taking medications for other chronic diseases. Since glaucoma is generally a lifelong condition, it is essential to identify a long-term strategy for treatment, and financial burden is important to consider. This article provides some tips to help you reduce the financial burden of your glaucoma treatment.
Optic nerve imaging provides objective tests to diagnose glaucoma and follow its progression. Learn about OCT, HRT & other advances in imaging technology.
Driving a car is for some synonymous with independence and is important to quality of life, from the time we are teenagers and first given the opportunity to pass the driver’s test, through adulthood. However, recent research suggests that people with even mild- to moderate-glaucoma have higher rates of errors when driving, which places themselves and others at risk. Learn why glaucoma can impair driving, how you can seek help, and options for transportation alternatives.
Glaucoma vs cataracts: What is the relationship between these eye conditions? Learn about treatment options. Includes video.
This article explores how glaucoma impacts African Americans, Latinos, Asians, and Caucasians in different ways.
