Treatments

New advances aim to make glaucoma treatment easier and more effective.

There are new treatment options on the horizon that may help reduce the number of traditional surgeries while increasing effectiveness.

We need new and better treatments for pediatric glaucoma. Progress in micro-invasive techniques aimed at adults with glaucoma gives researchers reason to hope.

The goal of all glaucoma surgery is to lower eye pressure. MIGS has become a commonly used abbreviation in the glaucoma world. It stands for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.

Because vision loss from glaucoma starts with your side vision, you may not notice any symptoms until the disease has progressed significantly.

Many common glaucoma medications are known by both their associated brand names and by generic names.

Prescription eye drops work to prevent glaucoma progression but only if taken on a regular and consistent basis.

Surgery involves either laser treatment or making a cut in the eye to reduce the intraocular pressure.