Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause slow, progressive damage to the optic nerve in the back of the eye, says Schultz. This growing damage is due to unsafe fluid buildup that causes pressure ...

In pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, an accumulation of protein-like flakes forms in the eye. The buildup of protein clogs the eye’s drainage system, leading to increased pressure in the eye. Glaucoma is a ...

Our eyes are often considered windows to our overall health, providing valuable clues about various medical conditions. One such condition that can manifest through eye pressure is high blood pressure ...

Shuchi Patel, MD: Good afternoon, Dr. Ruth Williams. Thank you so much for taking the time to have a discussion with us regarding a topic that is of emerging interest. Today we're going to talk about ...

Glaucoma is when the optic nerve in the eye becomes damaged. The different stages of narrow angle glaucoma relate to the extent of the damage to the optic nerve and the level of pressure in the eye.

Glaucoma effects around 70 million people worldwide and can cause irreversible loss of vision if not treated – but around half of those living with the condition are not aware of it. Usually ...

Vyzulta (latanoprostene bunod) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat high eye pressure from certain eye conditions. The drug comes as an eye drop. It’s usually given once daily to the affected ...

Moran Eye Center Glaucoma Research Fellow Michael Jensen, MD, holds an iCare HOME2 device that glaucoma patients can use at home to measure eye pressure. Glaucoma is an incurable, insidious eye ...