Glaucoma Q&As
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Normal-Tension Glaucoma: What You Need to Know
Learn about the features, risk factors, and treatments for normal-tension glaucoma.
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 2 Can Eye Pressure Become Too Low?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ophthalmologist-eye-exam_900x900-585x540.jpg)
Can Eye Pressure Become Too Low?
There is a lot of variability in what pressure an eye can tolerate. But how low is too low?
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What Eye Pressure is Safe for Me?
The short answer is that “it’s complicated!” This Q&A addresses some common questions.
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 4 Is There A Safe Stem-Cell Treatment For Glaucoma In 2023?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jeffrey-goldberg-author-585x540.jpg)
Is There a Safe Stem-cell Treatment for Glaucoma in 2023?
Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, PhD reviews recent research progress and explains the potential risks.
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The What, Why, When, and How of Planned Giving
This one-hour recorded webinar was first presented on October 14, 2022 by Glaucoma Research Foundation.
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 6 Can Glaucoma Affect Contrast Sensitivity?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/man-with-vision-problems-contrast-sensitivity_900-585x540.jpg)
Can Glaucoma Affect Contrast Sensitivity?
Contrast sensitivity is the eyes’ ability to identify an object not clearly defined from its background.
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 7 Can Diet Affect Glaucoma?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/diet-greens-berries_900-585x540.jpg)
Can Diet Affect Glaucoma?
Although no studies prove a connection between specific foods and glaucoma, it’s safe to assume that your diet and your overall health can affect the disease.
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 8 Can Working On A Computer Affect My Glaucoma?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/digital-eye-strain_900-585x540.jpg)
Can Working on a Computer Affect My Glaucoma?
No strong evidence suggests excessive use of digital technology is a glaucoma risk factor. However, prolonged computer, tablet, cell phone, and other digital device use can lead to eye strain.
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 9 What Is Considered Normal Eye Pressure?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/elderly-lady-eye-exam_900-585x540.jpg)
What Is Considered Normal Eye Pressure?
Eye pressure can vary hourly, daily, and weekly. Measuring your intraocular pressure (IOP) during eye exams provides an important indication of your eye health.
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 10 Can Exercise Lower Eye Pressure?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/walking-jogging_900-585x540.jpg)
Can Exercise Lower Eye Pressure?
Exercise for glaucoma patients can be beneficial. Research has shown that regular exercise lowers intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma patients.
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Will I Go Blind?
One of the most frequent questions we get from patients with glaucoma is “Will I go blind?”
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 12 Is There A Best Technique For Putting In Eye Drops?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/man-puts-drops-in-eye_900-585x540.jpg)
Is There a Best Technique for Putting in Eye Drops?
Is there a “best technique” for getting my glaucoma medication eyedrops in my eyes?
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 13 How Does Sleep Affect Glaucoma?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/woman-sleeping-in-bed_900-585x540.jpg)
How does Sleep affect Glaucoma?
This article highlights how sleep can affect eye pressure, optic nerve blood flow, and glaucoma progression.
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 14 Steroids And Glaucoma: What’S The Connection?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/steroids-pills_900-585x540.jpg)
Steroids and Glaucoma: What’s the Connection?
Many patients wonder about the relationship between steroids and glaucoma, and whether it is safe for people with glaucoma to use steroid medications.
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 15 Eye Injury And Glaucoma: Questions And Answers](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/eye-injury-eye-patch_900-585x540.jpg)
Eye Injury and Glaucoma: Questions and Answers
Eye injuries can lead to several eye problems including glaucoma which is usually caused by a blunt force trauma to the eye.
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 16 Frequently Asked Questions About Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/faq-question-marks_900a-585x540.jpg)
Frequently Asked Questions about Glaucoma
If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, you probably have a lot of questions.
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Laser Iridotomy: Frequently Asked Questions
Laser peripheral iridotomy is the standard first-line treatment in closed-angle glaucoma and eyes at risk for this condition.
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 18 Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty: 10 Commonly Asked Questions](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/slt-treatment-patient_900-585x540.jpg)
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty: 10 Commonly Asked Questions
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, or SLT, is a form of laser surgery that is used to lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma.
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 19 Gonioscopy: What Is It And Why Is It Needed?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/gonioscopy-exam_900-585x540.jpg)
Gonioscopy: What Is It And Why Is It Needed?
Part of a complete glaucoma eye exam, gonioscopy is a test performed by an eye doctor to evaluate the internal drainage system of the eye.
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Symptoms of Open-Angle Glaucoma
Learn about the early warning signs and the symptoms of open-angle glaucoma, the most common form of the disease.
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How Do We See?
Learn how light travels through the eye and how the visual system allows you to see and experience the world around you.
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Are You at Risk For Glaucoma?
Everyone is at risk for glaucoma. However, certain groups are at higher risk than others.
![Laser Iridotomy And Narrow Angles 23 Blood Pressure And Glaucoma: Questions And Answers](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/blood-pressure-check_900-585x540.jpg)
Blood Pressure and Glaucoma: Questions and Answers
Dr. Cantor discusses how blood pressure is related to glaucoma and explains the treatment possibilities available to optimize eye health.
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Are You an Open-Angle Glaucoma Suspect?
If you’ve been told you are a glaucoma suspect, you’re in good company — there are several million glaucoma suspects in the USA.
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Laser Iridotomy and Narrow Angles
Question: My eye doctor wants to perform a laser iridotomy on my eye because I have narrow angles. I don’t have glaucoma, so why do I need to have this procedure done?