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Jul 14, 2021

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Glaucoma: Understanding the Visual Field Test

The purpose of a visual field test, often called a perimetry exam, is to detect changes in peripheral vision. Learn more.

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Jul 14, 2021

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Is Glaucoma Painful?

Some forms of glaucoma cause pain. Others do not. Discover the differences here.

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Jul 14, 2021

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What is Neovascular Glaucoma?

Learn about the causes and treatments for Neovascular Glaucoma, a secondary form marked by abnormal blood vessel growth leading to raised eye pressure and potential vision loss

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Jul 14, 2021

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Pigmentary Glaucoma and Pigment Dispersion Syndrome

Learn about a form of glaucoma that results from pigment granules that flake off from the iris (the colored part of the eye) and clog the eye's drainage system, thereby resulting in high eye pressure, and subsequent damage to the optic nerve.

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Jul 14, 2021

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Treatments for Open-Angle Glaucoma

There are many effective and different treatments for open-angle glaucoma, but the one unifying concept is that all current treatments are designed to lower eye pressure.

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Jul 14, 2021

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Specialty Glasses for Macular Degeneration

People with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can have a wide range of visual impairments: some with early AMD have almost normal vision, while others with advanced AMD have lost most of their central vision. For many, the right glasses can be helpful.

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Glaucoma: Understanding the Visual Field Test

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Is Glaucoma Painful?

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What is Neovascular Glaucoma?

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Pigmentary Glaucoma and Pigment Dispersion Syndrome

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Treatments for Open-Angle Glaucoma

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Specialty Glasses for Macular Degeneration