Researchers have predicted that cases of glaucoma, a common eye condition that can lead to blindness if not treated, are expected to increase around the world in the coming years.

Inflammatory glaucoma, also known as uveitic glaucoma, is a complication of uveitis. It occurs when inflammation in the eye increases intraocular pressure and damages the optic nerve. Inflammatory ...

Researchers have developed contact lenses with embedded sensors that measure the pressure inside the eye and send the information to an ophthalmologist for evaluation. It’s hoped that the lens will ...

Glaucoma is becoming a major public health concern in India, with over 12 million people affected. This chronic eye disease ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glaucoma Research Foundation, a national non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for glaucoma, has launched the third phase of its collaborative research ...

Glaucoma occurs due to optic nerve damage. A common treatment is prescription eye drops. Although eye drops do not cure or reverse vision loss, they can help prevent optic nerve damage. Glaucoma ...

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness across the world, not only because it is untreatable, but also because it often escapes detection for years. The condition causes slow, ...

Charisse Brown, a 38-year-old Columbia, S.C., resident, talks about her journey with glaucoma and keratoconus, which led to vision loss in her left eye. Underinsured and not qualifying for Medicaid, ...

Making time to catch the latest Netflix hit? Easy. Making time to visit the eye doctor? Surprisingly difficult. Enter: Online eye exams — because if you can do it from your couch, why wouldn’t you?

The issue of glaucoma is not well understood due to the belief that it is only a disease that only affects individuals with poor eye sight or those with apparent vision problems. Most people believe ...