Scientists Uncover New Genetic Areas Linked to Angle-Closure Glaucoma Scientists in Australia have discovered new genetic areas linked to an increased risk of angle-closure glaucoma. Also called narrow-angle glaucoma, this form is much less common… read more →
The lens implant that saved Ricky Gervais’s partner Jane Fallon: Groundbreaking surgery could save thousands of Britons from sudden blindness Rare type of glaucoma can lead to attack that destroys vision in 24 hours New… read more →
Glaukos gets the OK from Japan for its iStent device designed to treat glaucoma By NICOLE ORAN Glaukos said today that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor & Welfare approved its iStent device for treating glaucoma. Orange County,… read more →
ONE DAY A SKIN CELL, THE NEXT AN OPTIC NERVE Scientists eye up treating and even curing glaucoma after reprogramming skin and stem cells by Olivia Wannan A small skin donation might one day replace… read more →
FDA allows marketing of one-time use contact lens to help measure patient’s intraocular pressure The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today allowed marketing of a one-time use contact lens that may help practitioners identify… read more →
Glaucoma: The silent enemy by: Prof Luca Rossetti This week is World Glaucoma Week, an annual collaborative project between the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Association, which aims to highlight the dangers of… read more →
Largest study of its kind shows 1 in 5 people with vision loss caused by eye disease experience visual hallucinations TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2016 /CNW/ – A new study conducted by CNIB has found that one… read more →
Don’t turn a blind eye to check-ups, Dubai doctors say by: Nick Webster DUBAI // Edmund Ayola’s sight started to fail him not long after he moved to Dubai. The warning signs were there, but work… read more →
‘Smart’ lens could predict risk of glaucoma progression Written by Honor Whiteman A new study reveals how a “smart” contact lens can help identify which patients with glaucoma – a leading cause of blindness –… read more →
How pancakes can help treat glaucoma IANS | London What has pancake to do with glaucoma? According to researchers, understanding the textures and patterns of pancakes can help them improve surgical methods for treating glaucoma.… read more →