Frequently Asked Questions about Glaucoma
If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, you probably have a lot of questions.
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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.
If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, you probably have a lot of questions.
Eye injuries can lead to several eye problems including glaucoma which is usually caused by a blunt force trauma to the eye.
Sayoko “Sy” Moroi is the Jerome Jacobson Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University of Michigan, Kellogg Eye Center.
A recent study suggests that a diet that includes plenty of green, leafy vegetables may lower the risk of glaucoma.
Learn how nonprofit organizations can assist both patients and doctors by providing a unique role in glaucoma care and patient advocacy.
Dry Eye Syndrome and glaucoma commonly occur together. Patients may have irksome symptoms, but might not associate them with dry eye syndrome.
By getting informed, making healthy choices, and keeping organized, you can establish a health routine that works for you.
Primary congenital glaucoma is the most common hereditary childhood glaucoma and an important cause of childhood blindness.
Laser surgeries have become important in the treatment of different eye problems and diseases. There are several types of laser surgery used to treat glaucoma.
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, or SLT, is a form of laser surgery that is used to lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma.
Laser peripheral iridotomy is the standard first-line treatment in closed-angle glaucoma and eyes at risk for this condition.
As marijuana use becomes more accepted and increasingly legalized, glaucoma patients have questions about its effectiveness as a viable treatment option.
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