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 ...

An OU Health eye specialist explains who is most at risk, why symptoms are rare, and how early exams can prevent permanent blindness.

What makes glaucoma especially dangerous is its lack of early symptoms. A doctor explains why screening matters.

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 ...

Narrow-angle glaucoma results when the iris impinges on the drainage of the eye, again reducing outflow and increasing intraocular pressure. The onset of narrow-angle glaucoma may be chronic, in which ...

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, prompting Rutgers Health experts to underscore the importance of early detection and ...

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.

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 ...