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What will your new doctor need to know to take over management and treatment of your glaucoma?
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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.
What will your new doctor need to know to take over management and treatment of your glaucoma?
Laser refractive surgery is not prohibited for glaucoma suspects or glaucoma patients. With multiple choices now available for refractive correction, both patients and physicians have more options.
An introduction to Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) for treating glaucoma.
Biomarkers can provide physicians with better tools to diagnose and manage glaucoma before vision is lost, as well as accelerate better treatments for glaucoma.
We talked with Dr. Janey Wiggs, a scientific advisor for Glaucoma Research Foundation, at the AAO 2017 meeting in New Orleans about what’s new in genetic research for treating glaucoma.
To understand glaucoma, it is important to have an idea of how the eye works and the different parts of the eye.
The worldwide prevalence of glaucoma is increasing. This is due in part to the rapidly aging population.
Childhood glaucoma is a rare condition that may be inherited, caused by incorrect development of the eye’s drainage system before birth.
Both cataracts and glaucoma can be a natural part of the aging process. Many people over 60 may have both.
One way to help prevent vision loss from glaucoma is to make sure you get regular eye examinations. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical to preserving sight.
Tonian strives to be a face for change and spread awareness of glaucoma in her country of Jamaica, and around the world.
“It’s always exciting to have new and effective treatment alternatives available to help patients,” said Andrew Iwach, MD.
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