About 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma, and it’s the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While there is no cure ...

An expert discusses how modern glaucoma treatment has evolved from a reactive one-size-fits-all approach of multiple drops ...

Glaucoma is the term for a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve at the back of the eye. Without treatment, it can lead to vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma is not a life threatening ...

Blindness can be caused by a host of factors including retinal infections, metabolic diseases such as diabetes, age-related conditions such as macular degeneration, or genetic disorders such as ...

The CDC reports that over three million Americans have glaucoma. The number may reach 6.3 million by 2050 as the aging population grows. Glaucoma is affecting so many lives, so it’s important to know ...

Dr. Olivier answers the question: 'Topical Prostaglandins For Glaucoma?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What are topical prostaglandins, when are they used to treat glaucoma, and what are the ...

This update from UHC includes procedures enabled with its OMNI Surgical System technology from Sight Sciences.

Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of irreversible vision loss, especially in older adults. It slowly damages the ...

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 ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glaucoma Research Foundation is proud to announce it received a transformative $5 million gift from the John and Daria Barry Foundation, the largest ...