glaucoma

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A Glaucoma Diagnosis: Looking Beyond Drops for the Best Treatment Options

New options in glaucoma surgery may open up better treatment options and reduce the dependence on topical medications

Women’s Eye Health 101

Women’s Eye Health 101

Women are at higher risk for eye diseases than men. Here’s what you need to know to keep your eyes healthy.

Glaucoma 101

Glaucoma 101

About 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, and 6 out of 10 of them are women. Find out what you need to know.

Preventing Glaucoma

Preventing Glaucoma

Certain ethnic groups, the elderly and people who have family members with glaucoma are at a higher risk than others for the eye disease.

What to Expect When Your Eyes Start Changing

What to Expect When Your Eyes Start Changing

As we age, our eyes, along with many other body parts, change. Here are some common vision problems that may occur as you age.

eye looking at eye chart

Electrical Pulses to the Brain May Help Fight Glaucoma

Electrical pulses to the brain may help restore vision in some partially blind patients, German researchers report.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma

Often called the "sneak thief of sight," glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases that damage the nerves carrying images from the eye to the brain. READ MORE