Eye Health
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Diabetes and Your Eyesight
Diabetes is a complex disease resulting from the inability of the body to produce insulin, a hormone that takes sugar out of the blood and into cells where it can be used for energy.
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Glaucoma Myths Debunked
There are many misconceptions about glaucoma that can leave you feeling confused or misinformed. We’ve debunked nine of the most common myths about this sight-stealing eye disease.
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September is Healthy Aging Month: Tips for Healthy Vision
See well for a lifetime: here are some tips to maintain healthy vision as you age.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.
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Childhood Glaucoma: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Hope
Pediatric glaucoma occurs in babies and young children.
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Sweet Dreams: The Relationship Between Sleep and Glaucoma
A good night’s sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity for a healthy life. People with glaucoma need to consider where they lay their heads when it’s time for sleep.
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On National Doctors’ Day, Eye Doctors Urge Eye Health Awareness
National Doctors’ Day is March 30. GRF joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding the public about the role eye doctors play in protecting vision and fighting blindness.
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Eye Health Tips from a Glaucoma Specialist
During these complex times, protecting your eyesight is more important than ever. Here are 6 tips for taking care of your eyes from glaucoma specialist Dr. Andrew Iwach.
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See You Soon! Safely Visit Your Glaucoma Care Team and Protect Your Vision Today
COVID-19 remains a serious concern for everyone. But we know that, as a glaucoma patient, you are also worried about your vision. Your eye doctor is too!
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Three Steps to Better Eye Health in 2021
Since glaucoma often strikes without symptoms and can cause significant vision loss, it’s critical to learn what you can do to protect your eyes.
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New Edition of Glaucoma Booklet is Definitive Resource for Patients
“This is an excellent book that I give to my newly diagnosed glaucoma patients. It answers a lot of questions in clear wording that really helps!”
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Advice from a Glaucoma Specialist: A. Sydney Williams, MD
“I would say that the main takeaway point is to be an advocate for your care. From a patient view, you have to advocate for yourself.”
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Coronavirus Eye Safety
Experts say guarding your eyes — as well as your hands and mouth — can slow the spread of coronavirus.
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What You Should Know as a Glaucoma Patient during COVID-19
Following the latest guidelines for preventing disease transmission through safe hygiene and social distancing is expected to slow and ultimately end the spread of COVID-19.
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Tips and Advice for the Glaucoma Patient
A glaucoma specialist shares her words of advice.
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Rare Forms of Glaucoma
Although primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma, there are many other types of eye disorders that fall under the spectrum of glaucoma.
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Tips on Transferring Your Eye Care to a New Doctor
What will your new doctor need to know to take over management and treatment of your glaucoma?
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Genetic Testing in Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a complex disease resulting from a mix of genetic and environmental factors. Family history is an important risk factor for glaucoma.
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Eye Anatomy
To understand glaucoma, it is important to have an idea of how the eye works and the different parts of the eye.
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Help for Glaucoma Patients Who Lose Vision
You and your eye doctor share the same goal in the treatment of glaucoma: to preserve as much of your vision as possible, even if the disease progresses over time.
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Innovative Teleglaucoma Programs Open the Door to Establishing Remote Glaucoma Screening in Developing Countries
Researchers are working to overcome challenges to develop pilot teleglaucoma clinics in developing countries.
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February is Low Vision Awareness Month
For the millions of people who currently live or will live with low vision, the good news is, there is help.
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A Guide to Sunglasses
Glaucoma can make eyes highly sensitive to light and glare, with some glaucoma medications exacerbating the problem even further.
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Global Collaborations and Improving Glaucoma Care
Alan L. Robin, MD delivered the Robert N. Shaffer Lecture at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting in October 2014, Chicago, IL.
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Free Glaucoma Screening Resources
Early detection, through regular and complete eye exams, is the key to protecting your vision from damage caused by glaucoma.