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 ...

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 by 60% across the UK by 2060. Using the latest census data ...

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." ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

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 ...

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 ...