Glaucoma happens when a fluid called aqueous humor builds up in your eye, increasing pressure on the optic nerve and damaging it. Around 4.2 million people in the U.S. have the condition, although not ...

The early part of the year brings not only cold weather, but also awareness for the “sneak thief of sight,” glaucoma. The devastation that the disease can bring is particularly challenging for African ...

You may have heard the term “glaucoma” before, but what is it really, and how do you know if you have it? Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the optic nerve is damaged over time due to elevated ...

Many people casually dismiss occasional blurry vision as simple eye fatigue or the need for new glasses. However, eye health specialists caution that this common symptom deserves serious attention, ...

Thyroid eye disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that inflames tissues behind the eye. Swelling can cause dry, irritated eyes, bulging, light sensitivity, and double vision. Thyroid eye disease ...

The high eye pressure seen in glaucoma slowly leads to blindness. For some, the first-line treatment, eye drops, doesn’t work. Researchers have used gene therapy to develop a promising new way of ...

Discover how tiny, cutting‑edge surgical tools are transforming glaucoma care with a gentler, less invasive approach. Learn why Moran Eye Center experts use MIGS to help protect vision earlier and ...

You may notice vision loss and changing glaucoma symptoms if your prescribed medicated eye drops stop working. Your doctor can help test your visual field and determine if you need different drops or ...

Many people schedule eye exams expecting a quick vision check and a new prescription. The surprise comes when an optometrist ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old woman in good health. I walk daily. The only prescribed medications I am on are two different eye drops for glaucoma. My eye pressure is under control; I have it ...

Glaucoma is often considered an age-related eye disease. But ophthalmologists warn that this assumption can be dangerous. While glaucoma is more common with age, it can occur at any stage of life, ...

ANSWER: Although your glaucoma specialist is correct that very low blood pressure can cause low blood flow to the retina, I ...