As the world marks World Glaucoma Week, the Gauteng Department of Health is urging residents to start with regular eye ...

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.

Glaucoma causes irreversible vision loss affecting 80 million people; World Glaucoma Week 2026 urges early eye exams, awareness, and treatment to prevent blindness.

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 ...

Health officials warn that glaucoma, known as the ‘silent thief of sight’, can cause blindness if not detected early.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Polish doctors are offering free glaucoma screenings across the country from March 8 to 14, as specialists warn that many people with the disease remain undiagnosed until permanent damage has already ...