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.
¿Me quedaré ciego?
Una de las preguntas más frecuentes que nos hacen los pacientes con glaucoma es “¿Me quedaré ciego?”.
Tipos de glaucoma
Existen diversos tipos de glaucoma. Los dos tipos principales son el de ángulo abierto y el de ángulo cerrado. Se caracterizan por un aumento de la presión intraocular (PIO), es decir, la presión dentro del ojo.
Cinco pruebas comunes para el glaucoma
La detección temprana, mediante exámenes oculares habituales y completos, es la clave para proteger su visión del daño que provoca el glaucoma.
¿Cuáles son los síntomas del glaucoma? – Preguntas y respuestas
El glaucoma es conocido como “el ladrón silencioso de la vista” porque no presenta síntomas sino hasta que ocurre una pérdida de la visión significativa.
Presión ocular elevada y glaucoma
La presión ocular normal varía entre 12 y 22 mm Hg, y la presión ocular que supere los 22 mm Hg se considera superior a la normal.
Glaucoma de tensión normal: Preguntas y respuestas
También llamado glaucoma de baja presión o glaucoma de presión normal, el glaucoma de tensión normal es una afección en la cual el nervio óptico está dañado y la presión ocular no supera el rango promedio.
Presión arterial y glaucoma: Preguntas y respuestas
El Dr. Cantor analiza de qué manera la presión arterial está relacionada con el glaucoma y explica las posibilidades de tratamiento disponibles para optimizar la salud ocular.
El riesgo de glaucoma aumenta en las familias: corra la voz
Un manera de disminuir la pérdida de visión causada por el glaucoma es asegurarse (si usted padece de glaucoma) de que los miembros de su familia entiendan que tienen mayor riesgo.
Datos y estadísticas sobre el glaucoma
El glaucoma es una enfermedad muy malinterpretada. Generalmente, las personas no son conscientes de la gravedad o de quiénes se ven afectados.
Researcher Spotlight: Meet Padhu Pattabiraman
In this interview, we learn about Padhu’s extensive background, his research interests, and his personal passions.
Is Doing Yoga Safe If I Have Glaucoma?
Yoga has become a very popular form of physical and mental exercise, and is said to have many meditative and therapeutic benefits.
Glaucoma and Pregnancy
As more women start families later in life, it is now more common for female glaucoma patients to become pregnant.
Eye Drop Techniques from Dr. Andrew Iwach
Prescription eye drops for glaucoma help maintain the pressure in your eye at a healthy level and are an important part of the treatment routine for many people.
Is There a Best Technique for Putting in Eye Drops?
Is there a “best technique” for getting my glaucoma medication eyedrops in my eyes?
Will I Go Blind?
One of the most frequent questions we get from patients with glaucoma is “Will I go blind?”
The Importance of Corneal Thickness
Corneal thickness is important because it can mask an accurate reading of eye pressure, causing doctors to treat you for a condition that may not really exist
How does Sleep affect Glaucoma?
This article highlights how sleep can affect eye pressure, optic nerve blood flow, and glaucoma progression.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glaucoma
If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, you probably have a lot of questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.