There are several different types of glaucoma, which refers to a group of eye diseases that can cause permanent vision loss and ultimately blindness. While the exact causes of glaucoma remain unclear, ...

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases, most of which are characterized by increased pressure within the eye. This elevated pressure, caused by a backup of fluid, can gradually damage the optic nerve.

Researchers have predicted that cases of glaucoma, a common eye condition that can lead to blindness if not treated, are expected to increase around the world in the coming years.

To kick off Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, experts are setting the record straight on some common myths about what the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) calls the "silent thief of sight." ...

Experts explain whether Lasik or lens implants affect your risk, and how a hair strand-like microshunt could reduce reliance on lifelong eye drops for patients.

This story first appeared in the April 2024 edition of Healthy You, a quarterly health publication and Gazette special section. Glaucoma is a common eye disease that affects people mostly over 60.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old woman in good health. I walk daily. The only prescribed medications I am on are two different eye drops for glaucoma. My eye pressure is under control; I have it ...

Glaucoma is the term for a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve at the back of the eye. Without treatment, it can lead to vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma is not a life threatening ...

Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a rare but serious type of glaucoma. This condition occurs when drainage canals in the eye become blocked. If a person does not get treatment, acute angle-closure ...

Glaucoma represents one of medicine’s most paradoxical challenges—a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide that progresses so silently many patients have no idea they’re affected until ...

Researchers have predicted that cases of glaucoma, a common eye condition that can lead to blindness if not treated, are expected to increase by 60% across the UK by 2060. Using the latest census data ...