Glaucoma Articles
This is the place for the latest information about our work here at Glaucoma Research Foundation and for current events in the world of eye health. All breakthroughs and insights are made possible through the dedication of researchers, and through the continued financial support and active involvement of the community.
Brittni and Jack: A Mother’s Advocacy Inspiring Awareness
When Brittni and Mike Rusnak welcomed their son Jack into the world, they felt immense gratitude.
Update on SLT Laser Treatment
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a safe, effective laser treatment to lower eye pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
How Often Should I See My Doctor if I Have Glaucoma?
Regular eye exams are essential for people diagnosed with glaucoma to monitor its progression and prevent vision loss.
See the Future Clearly: Take Action During World Glaucoma Week
You can’t fight what you can’t see, which is precisely what makes glaucoma so dangerous. Known as the silent thief of sight, glaucoma steals peripheral vision so gradually that most people don’t notice the damage until it’s already severe.
Crocheting with Glaucoma
I’ve had aphakic glaucoma since I was 9 years old, and I’ve been religious about treating it for 21 years with the medical treatments that keep me from going blind. I also have hobbies that help me maintain a positive attitude toward living with glaucoma.
A New Frontier in Glaucoma Care: Can Popular Health Breakthroughs Save Your Sight?
Recent research into a popular class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists is uncovering a potential therapeutic effect on glaucoma.
CBD and Glaucoma
Current research does not support CBD as a safe or effective way to manage eye pressure or treat glaucoma.
Get to Know Dr. Reena Garg, Incoming Chair of the GRF Ambassadors
Dr. Reena A. Garg is a board-certified, fellowship-trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon with Visionary Eye Doctors in Rockville, Maryland.
Glaucoma News: Hope is on the Horizon
Glaucoma varies between individuals, so treatments differ, but new research provides hope.
Glaucoma afáquico o glaucoma secundario tras la cirugía de cataratas
El glaucoma afáquico es una forma de glaucoma secundario que con frecuencia sigue a la cirugía de cataratas en lactantes y niños.
¿Puedo realizar una corrección de la visión con láser?
Aunque es raro desarrollar glaucoma como resultado de LASIK, aquellos que están en riesgo de desarrollarlo o que ya lo tienen requieren consideraciones especiales antes, durante y después de la cirugía.
¿Cómo puedo encontrar un especialista en glaucoma?
Conozca la diferencia entre un oftalmólogo general y un especialista en glaucoma. El oftalmólogo u optometrista general deriva a los pacientes a un especialista en glaucoma.
El papel importante de la salud mental en el glaucoma
Conozca los impactos sobre la salud mental al vivir con glaucoma.
¿Qué es el síndrome de Charles Bonnet?
Este artículo proporciona información sobre el síndrome de Charles Bonnet (Charles Bonnet Syndrome, SCB), una afección en la que los pacientes con pérdida de visión significativa experimentan alucinaciones visuales.
Preguntas y respuestas: Su presión arterial y glaucoma
Tanto la hipertensión como la hipotensión sistémica pueden afectar la salud de los ojos.
Don’t Let the Silent Thief Steal Your Sight: January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month
January marks Glaucoma Awareness Month, a crucial time to focus on eye health.
How Glaucoma Progresses and What You Can Do to Protect Your Vision
Learn about the stages of glaucoma and how to protect your vision.
Study Proves Lowering IOP Preserves Vision
Prior to 1998, doctors could not agree on whether intraocular pressure (IOP) was involved in optic nerve damage, even when IOP was in the normal range. But a study sponsored by Glaucoma Research Foundation changed all that!
The ‘Epigenetic Clock’ May Help Predict Glaucoma Progression
Glaucoma, a neurodegenerative disease and a leading cause of irreversible blindness, is closely correlated with biological age, but the underlying mechanisms aren’t fully understood.
When Vision Fades, Determination Shines: David Chute’s Fight for a Cure
Determined to make a difference for everyone living with glaucoma, David Chute connected with Glaucoma Research Foundation to help accelerate new treatments.
Researcher Spotlight: Carla Siegfried, MD
“Innovative research really can move things forward. We can make things better for our patients by improving our understanding of this very complex disease.”
Your Blood Pressure and Glaucoma
Both systemic hypertension and hypotension can affect the health of your eyes.
The Consequences of Undiagnosed Glaucoma and How to Avoid Them
People often call glaucoma the silent thief of sight.
Glaucoma Treatments, Surgeries, and Costs
Learning that you may need a procedure for glaucoma can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone.
The Powerhouse of Vision: How Mitochondria are Linked to Glaucoma
Researchers are looking for new types of treatments that do more than just lower eye pressure.