Explore expert-vetted resources on preventing, detecting, and managing glaucoma.
Normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) is characterized by damage to the optic nerve and normal eye pressure that does not exceed 21 mmHg. Learn about the symptoms and treatment for low-tension or normal-pressure glaucoma.
Consuming large amounts of caffeine on a daily basis increases the risk of glaucoma for people who are genetically predisposed to having higher pressure inside their eyes.
Learn why open-angle glaucoma rarely causes noticeable symptoms in the early stages of the disease, and why that is a problem. Learn who is at risk.
Learn about one of the factors that contributes to glaucoma risk.
The purpose of a visual field test, often called a perimetry exam, is to detect changes in peripheral vision. Learn more.
Some forms of glaucoma cause pain. Others do not. Discover the differences here.
