Researcher Spotlight: Meet Padhu Pattabiraman
In this interview, we learn about Padhu’s extensive background, his research interests, and his personal passions. …
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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.
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.
In this interview, we learn about Padhu’s extensive background, his research interests, and his personal passions. …
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One of the most frequent questions we get from patients with glaucoma is “Will I go blind?” …
Corneal thickness is important because it can mask an accurate reading of eye pressure, causing doctors to treat you for a condition that may not really exist …
Many patients wonder about the relationship between steroids and glaucoma, and whether it is safe for people with glaucoma to use steroid medications.
In normal-tension glaucoma the optic nerve is damaged even though the pressure in the eye is not very high.
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