
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome and Pigmentary Glaucoma
Learn about how Pigment Dispersion Syndrome can cause Pigmentary Glaucoma, and how this condition is treated by eye doctors.
Learn about how Pigment Dispersion Syndrome can cause Pigmentary Glaucoma, and how this condition is treated by eye doctors.
During cataract surgery, the cataract is removed and a new lens is placed into the eye. These lenses are termed intraocular lenses, or IOLs. For patients undergoing cataract surgery, there are many new options in IOLs.
Although marijuana can lower eye pressure, recommending it does not make sense given its side effects, short duration of action, and lack of evidence that its use alters the course of glaucoma.
Trabectome surgery is a minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery that has been available since 2005 to lower eye pressure. It is usually effective, has a good safety profile, and is usually combined with cataract removal to lower eye pressure.
Glaucoma medications free of preservatives may significantly reduce toxicity-related ocular surface disease, affecting a patient’s quality of life.
Eye drops can be challenging to instill. Here are some tips you may find helpful.
Some glaucoma patients who use eye drop medications have been faced with more stringent restrictions on their prescriptions.
Seven tips to help make it easier to stay compliant with your medication regimen.
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