About 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma, and it’s the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While there is no cure ...

(Family Features) – More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss in the nation. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can stop ...

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 ...

Dr. Olivier answers the question: 'Topical Prostaglandins For Glaucoma?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What are topical prostaglandins, when are they used to treat glaucoma, and what are the ...

Blindness can be caused by a host of factors including retinal infections, metabolic diseases such as diabetes, age-related conditions such as macular degeneration, or genetic disorders such as ...

You may notice vision loss and changing glaucoma symptoms if your prescribed medicated eye drops stop working. Your doctor can help test your visual field and determine if you need different drops or ...

A person with glaucoma may be able to wear contact lenses. However, this can depend on the severity of their condition, and the type of treatment they receive. Glaucoma is a condition in which ...

Glaucoma is also called the "silent thief of sight" since it progresses slowly without apparent symptoms in its initial stages. Glaucoma develops quietly, unlike other vision issues that appear with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Uveitis Subspecialty Day at the AAO meeting, Judy L. Chen, MD, ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glaucoma Research Foundation is proud to announce it received a transformative $5 million gift from the John and Daria Barry Foundation, the largest ...