More than 3 million Americans are estimated to have glaucoma, and experts commonly report that about half may be undiagnosed.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are several different types of glaucoma, which refers to a group of eye diseases that can cause permanent vision loss and ...

Eye floaters and glaucoma are distinct conditions affecting the eye. Changes to the structures of your eyes from glaucoma may cause floaters, but floaters are not necessarily a sign of glaucoma. Eye ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month which means a new year’s vision should start with a routine eye exam. Glaucoma, often called the “silent thief of sight,” ...

A cataract is an eye condition in which the eye lens is blocked or clouded, blocking some light from entering it and affecting vision. It’s typically treated with surgery, where the clouded lens is ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old woman in good health. I walk daily. The only prescribed medications I am on are two different eye drops for glaucoma. My eye pressure is under control; I have it ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My eye doctor told me I’m in danger of an “acute attack” of narrow angle glaucoma and that I need iridotomy in both eyes right away. He also said this may be related to my headaches. I ...

A person with glaucoma may be able to wear contact lenses. However, this can depend on the severity of their condition, and the type of treatment they receive. Glaucoma is a condition in which ...