A patient presents for an annual cataract check for incipient cataracts. The patient’s history sheet shows that his mother had glaucoma. As part of a dilated comprehensive eye examination, the patient ...

January is coming to an end, but there’s still time to get in the spirit of Glaucoma Awareness Month and take steps to mitigate the risk of the leading, preventable cause of blindness. Glaucoma is a ...

Glaucoma is a disorder that damages the optic nerve. In its advanced stages, it can impair vision and eventually lead to blindness. In most cases of glaucoma, the optic nerve is damaged by a rise in ...

As professor of ophthalmology and director of the glaucoma research and clinical fellowships at Mount Sinai, Janet Serle is an ophthalmologist who has been practicing since 1985. Her patients have ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m 53 and have never had trouble with my eyesight, but my mother has glaucoma, which I know increases my risk of getting it. Is there anything I can do to prevent glaucoma? How ...

Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight, damages the optic nerve without early symptoms, leading to irreversible vision loss.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Glaucoma-related ocular surface disease is a significant and often underdiagnosed ocular comorbidity that can ...

There is currently no way to prevent glaucoma. However, by undergoing regular eye exams, taking medications, and maintaining beneficial lifestyle habits, a person can reduce the risk of vision loss ...

Millions of Americans are at risk for vision loss from glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Are you one of them? If you are, do you know how to reduce your risk of blindness?