An OU Health eye specialist explains who is most at risk, why symptoms are rare, and how early exams can prevent permanent ...

According to one OHSU doctor, about half of people with glaucoma don't know they have it, which is why getting your eyes ...

The largest-ever global genetic study of glaucoma has uncovered more genes associated with the disease, including never-before-identified genes that could be targeted to prevent the optic nerve damage ...

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 ...

“Some symptoms would be eye pain, headaches and rapid worsening of your vision,” he said. Quinn said loss of peripheral ...

Support local journalism. A digital subscription is incredibly affordable and worth its weight in gold. Click here and subscribe today. Glaucoma is the leading cause of visual loss in the United ...

To kick off Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, experts are setting the record straight on some common myths about what the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) calls the "silent thief of sight." ...

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 ...

As Glaucoma Awareness Month highlights the growing burden of the disease, doctors warn that glaucoma remains a leading cause ...

A surprising relationship between air pollution and eye health has been uncovered by University College London researchers. People living in cities with high pollution levels, like Philadelphia, have ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . African American ethnicity, single marital status, lower income and less education, as well as male gender and ...

Smartphones could be used to scan people's eyes for early-warning signs of glaucoma - helping to prevent severe ocular diseases and blindness, a new study reveals. Smartphones could be used to scan ...