For children undergoing primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) surgery, use of rigid gas-permeable contact lenses (RGPCLs) is ...

Glaucoma remains one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, often progressing silently until vision loss has already occurred. Known as the “silent thief of sight,” the disease ...

An estimated 4.22 million people in the U.S. had glaucoma and 1.49 million people had vision-affecting glaucoma in 2022, with Black adults approximately twice as likely as white adults to be affected, ...

“Glaucoma was associated [with] an increased risk of dementia using a demographically matched control cohort and adjusting for comorbidities. Our results align with previous meta-analyses that ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. A primary screening tool for glaucoma is ...

A vitamin supplement that improves metabolism in the eye appears to slow down damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma. The researchers behind the study have now started a clinical trial on patients. A ...

The asymptomatic nature of glaucoma makes it imperative to get consistent screening to catch the condition early. Catching glaucoma early through routine screening is the best way to get effective ...

Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] Several years ago, my husband was in an accident ...

Jan. 5—(Family Features) More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss in the nation. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The laser, which is used for femtosecond laser image-guided high-precision trabeculotomy, showed positive safety ...