Glaucoma Articles
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.
![Glaucoma Risk Increases In Families: Spread The Word 1 Steroids And Glaucoma: What’S The Connection?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/steroids-pills_900-585x540.jpg)
Steroids and Glaucoma: What’s the Connection?
Many patients wonder about the relationship between steroids and glaucoma, and whether it is safe for people with glaucoma to use steroid medications.
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Eye Injury and Glaucoma: Questions and Answers
Eye injuries can lead to several eye problems including glaucoma which is usually caused by a blunt force trauma to the eye.
![Glaucoma Risk Increases In Families: Spread The Word 3 Frequently Asked Questions About Glaucoma](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/faq-question-marks_900a-585x540.jpg)
Frequently Asked Questions about Glaucoma
If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, you probably have a lot of questions.
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Partners in Glaucoma Care: How Nonprofits Can Help Doctors Educate and Empower Patients
Learn how nonprofit organizations can assist both patients and doctors by providing a unique role in glaucoma care and patient advocacy.
![Glaucoma Risk Increases In Families: Spread The Word 5 What Vitamins And Nutrients Will Help Prevent My Glaucoma From Worsening?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/fruits-illustration_900-585x540.jpg)
What Vitamins and Nutrients Will Help Prevent My Glaucoma from Worsening?
A recent study suggests that a diet that includes plenty of green, leafy vegetables may lower the risk of glaucoma.
![Glaucoma Risk Increases In Families: Spread The Word 6 Researcher Spotlight: Sayoko E. Moroi, Md, Phd](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/sayoko-moroi-researcher_900-585x540.jpg)
Researcher Spotlight: Sayoko E. Moroi, MD, PhD
Sayoko “Sy” Moroi is the Jerome Jacobson Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University of Michigan, Kellogg Eye Center.
![Glaucoma Risk Increases In Families: Spread The Word 7 Should You Be Using Marijuana To Treat Your Glaucoma?](https://glaucoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/medical-marijuana_900-585x540.jpg)
Should You Be Using Marijuana to Treat Your Glaucoma?
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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Laser Iridotomy: Frequently Asked Questions
Laser peripheral iridotomy is the standard first-line treatment in closed-angle glaucoma and eyes at risk for this condition.
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Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty: 10 Commonly Asked Questions
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, or SLT, is a form of laser surgery that is used to lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma.
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Glaucoma Can Strike At All Ages, Even Newborn Babies
Primary congenital glaucoma is the most common hereditary childhood glaucoma and an important cause of childhood blindness.
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What You Can Do to Manage Your Glaucoma
By getting informed, making healthy choices, and keeping organized, you can establish a health routine that works for you.
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Dry Eyes and Glaucoma: Double Trouble
Dry Eye Syndrome and glaucoma commonly occur together. Patients may have irksome symptoms, but might not associate them with dry eye syndrome.
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Tips for Traveling with Glaucoma Medications
Are you planning a vacation? If so, here are some tips for traveling with your glaucoma medications.
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Incisional Surgery for Glaucoma
When medicines and laser surgeries do not lower eye pressure adequately, doctors may recommend a procedure called filtering surgery (also called incisional surgery).
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MIGS: The New Age of Glaucoma Surgery
Over the past 5-10 years there has been a revolution in glaucoma surgery, specifically Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, commonly called MIGS.
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When You Have Cataracts and Glaucoma
Cataracts may naturally coexist with glaucoma, have a causative effect on glaucoma, and/or may even be a result of glaucoma surgery.
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Glaucoma Medications and their Side Effects
A variety of options are available to treat glaucoma. These include eye drops, laser procedures, and surgery. All are intended to decrease eye pressure and, thereby, protect the optic nerve.
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The Future of Virtual Reality Visual Field Testing
The future of Virtual Reality-based visual field testing is bright.
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7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Glaucoma Doctor Visit
As glaucoma patients, a basic understanding of glaucoma and its treatment is helpful to prepare for eye doctor visits.
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Gonioscopy: What Is It And Why Is It Needed?
Part of a complete glaucoma eye exam, gonioscopy is a test performed by an eye doctor to evaluate the internal drainage system of the eye.
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Home IOP Measurements: What they can tell us
Understanding how your IOP changes over time can help you and your doctor feel confident that your glaucoma treatment is working effectively.
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Personal Story: Amanda Eddy
Amanda Eddy doesn’t know what it’s like to have normal vision. She was born with glaucoma.
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Glaucoma Facts and Stats
Glaucoma is a very misunderstood disease. Often, people don’t realize the severity or who is affected.
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Symptoms of Open-Angle Glaucoma
Learn about the early warning signs and the symptoms of open-angle glaucoma, the most common form of the disease.
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Glaucoma Risk Increases in Families: Spread the Word
One way to reduce vision loss from glaucoma is to make sure your family members understand that they are at increased risk — if you have glaucoma.