When the eye's drainage system clogs, pressure builds up and causes damage. The pressure can lead to glaucoma and vision loss. New research, published in the journal Immunity, reveals that a ...

Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) today announced a record total $3.06 million in annual research grants to support innovative research to find cures for glaucoma and neurodegeneration, and to ...

In mice, the loss of long-lived resident macrophages in eye tissue disrupts pressure control, suggesting a potential new target for glaucoma treatment.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “The term glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that cause permanent damage to the optic nerve, which is the cable that connects ...

New English and Spanish editions of Understanding and Living with Glaucoma and first-ever Spanish audiobook aim to reach high-risk Hispanic ...

Patients who went through the SEE program in Michigan were more likely to stick to their drug regimen and reported less ...

Looking back, glaucoma specialists like Dr. Christine Funke of Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center can remember a time not long ago when treatment options for the eye condition were greatly limited.

A comanagement program at UCSF in which patients saw glaucoma-trained optometrists and had access to glaucoma specialists showed promising outcomes, according to a study published in Ophthalmology ...

Experts explain whether Lasik or lens implants affect your risk, and how a hair strand-like microshunt could reduce reliance on lifelong eye drops for patients.

Glaucoma is a devastating eye disease that currently affects more than 3 million Americans. By the year 2050, data shows the number of cases is projected to surge to more than 6 million cases. This is ...

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.

New minimally invasive glaucoma treatments, including stents placed during cataract surgery and long-acting eye implants, are now available in Cape May County, reducing reliance on daily eye drops.