You may be familiar with the expression: knowledge is power. That’s true, but it’s what you do with that knowledge that makes a difference.
Traumatic glaucoma is any glaucoma caused by an injury to the eye. This type of glaucoma can occur both immediately after an injury to the eye or years later.
Diabetes is a complex disease resulting from the inability of the body to produce insulin, a hormone that takes sugar out of the blood and into cells where it can be used for energy.
Learn about the difference between cataracts and glaucoma — two of the most common vision-threatening conditions that are both leading causes of blindness worldwide.
There are many misconceptions about glaucoma that can leave you feeling confused or misinformed. We’ve debunked nine of the most common myths about this sight-stealing eye disease.
See well for a lifetime: here are some tips to maintain healthy vision as you age.
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.
When people think of glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, they usually associate it with adults. Although rare, pediatric glaucoma occurs in babies and young children.
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