“This is an excellent book that I give to my newly diagnosed glaucoma patients. It answers a lot of questions in clear wording that really helps!”
“I would say that the main takeaway point is to be an advocate for your care. From a patient view, you have to advocate for yourself.”
Experts say guarding your eyes — as well as your hands and mouth — can slow the spread of coronavirus.
Following the latest guidelines for preventing disease transmission through safe hygiene and social distancing is expected to slow and ultimately end the spread of COVID-19.
A glaucoma specialist shares her words of advice gathered over the years — advice that each patient should know to better take control of their disease.
Glaucoma is a complex disease resulting from a mix of genetic and environmental factors. Family history is an important risk factor for glaucoma.
What will your new doctor need to know to take over management and treatment of your glaucoma?
To understand glaucoma, it is important to have an idea of how the eye works and the different parts of the eye.
The Gleams Newsletter includes interviews, personal stories, and current information about glaucoma, new treatments, updates on research findings, and more. You can subscribe to the printed version of Gleams or the electronic version — both are free.
The Gleams Newsletter includes interviews, personal stories, and current information about glaucoma, new treatments, updates on research findings, and more. You can subscribe to the printed version of Gleams or the electronic version — both are free.
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