Unknown to many, the second leading cause of blindness around the world is a condition called glaucoma. People may have it for years without being aware of it. There is really no sufficient explanation as to what causes it. Those who suffer from it have elevated...
Citation: Mesci C, Erbil HH, Karakurt Y, Akçakaya AA. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2012 May-Jun;40(4):e197-207. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2011.02611.x. Epub 2011 Aug 3. PMID: 21668789 ABSTRACT Background: To evaluate the long term results following deep sclerectomy with...
Digital watches may have been around for over 30 years, but until recently the most accurate method of measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) involved reading the pressure off of a dial. This technique uses an instrument called a Goldmann Applanation Tonometer (GAT). ...
We’ve known for awhile now that the most common glaucoma treatment (eyedrops) worsen Tear Deficiency Syndrome (also known as “Dry Eye”). A new study, however, provides convincing evidence that glaucoma treatment drops can result in immediate...
An interesting similarity between Glaucoma and other neurodegenerative disorders (such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s) was recently reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It has been well known for awhile that both Parkinson’s...
