CyPass MicroStent® Glaucoma Device Awaits FDA Approval
How Well Does the CyPass Micro-Stent® Glaucoma Device Appear to Work? What Are The Risks of CyPass Micro-Stent® surgery? Read more…
European Trial Of STARflo™ Glaucoma Shunt Has Begun
A European study of the STARflo™ Glaucoma Shunt is now underway. This implant is made of a soft, spongy silicon material. How Well Does the STARflo™ Glaucoma Shunt Work?
15 Glaucoma Medical and Research Updates Worth Sharing [February 2015]
Read about the latest glaucoma medical and research updates.The latest news about glaucoma, also includes research on new and existing treatments and practical information for glaucoma patients and their caregivers
18 Glaucoma Medical and Research Updates Worth Sharing [January 2015]
A compilation of latest Glaucoma Medical and Research Updates that are worth sharing with glaucoma patients and care providers.
IOP Monitoring Implant – A Glaucoma Surveillance System
An IOP measuring device that could be permanently implanted in the eye? Although a contact lens that measures intraocular pressure (IOP) would be a great tool for monitoring glaucoma, not everyone is able to wear a contact lens. For some people the idea of placing...The SENSIMED Triggerfish® Sensor Device
A New Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Monitoring Device An ideal intraocular pressure (IOP) monitoring device would be one that stayed in contact with the eye throughout the day and night. Given that contact lenses are easy to use and well tolerated by most it should come...Could a New Class of Glaucoma Medications Be Around The Corner?
An exciting new class of potential glaucoma medications include what are termed the ROCK and ROCK/NET inhibitors. And it’s about time! Twenty years have passed since the last new class of medications (prostaglandin analogs) were approved for the treatment of glaucoma.
Link Between Erectile Dysfunction & Glaucoma?
A recent study published in the journal Ophthalmology (January 2012) revealed that men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction are three times more likely to suffer from open angle glaucoma. The study was conducted among 4605 men by researchers in the Division of Urology...Automated Contact Lenses To Revolutionize Glaucoma Treatment In The US Soon
A new prototype contact lens called SENSIMED Triggerfish® Sensor is creating a stir among glaucoma specialists as it is set to be marketed in American shores this year. Although it has been successfully used in a number of European countries like Switzerland,...Vision Loss in Glaucoma Blamed for Falls in Seniors
The elderly fall and when they do it can lead to permanent disability and even death. The cause is usually assumed to be unsteady gait from aching old joints but could it be glaucoma instead? Glaucoma is a condition commonly seen among adults over 60. Largely due to...
