Explore expert-vetted resources on preventing, detecting, and managing glaucoma.
Learn why vitrectomy may impact eye pressure so that you can talk with your eye doctor about the risks and benefits of this surgery.
Choosing the “best” ophthalmologist for glaucoma surgery can be a daunting task. In this article, an ophthalmologist outlines the steps she would take in order to identify a surgeon for herself or family member.
Primary angle-closure glaucoma is the second most common form of glaucoma. Read about what it is, treatments, risk factors & more.
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.
