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Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve, causing permanent vision damage or blindness. There are several forms, and the most common kind is hereditary. It can be detected and treated. Learn more about glaucoma.

Articles About Glaucoma
  • Glaucoma Can Steal 40% of Vision Before the Person Notices
    Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steals sight without warning. Information on causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
  • What is Glaucoma and Why Does it Affect the Elderly?
    Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. There are several types of glaucoma that caregivers should know about in order to help their elderly parents.
  • How Glaucoma Is Diagnosed and Treated
    Glaucoma is detected through a comprehensive eye exam. Treatments, including medication and surgery, delay progression of the disease, but do not restore eyesight that has already been lost.
  • What is Presbyopia?
    Presbyopia happens as people age, and impacts the ability to focus on objects that are close-up, causing dangerous living conditions.
Q&A with the Experts on Glaucoma
  • How do doctors test for glaucoma?
    Glaucoma is now more reliably diagnosed and tracked for progression using technologically advanced tools such as laser scanners and digital photography. Click to read Dr. Maisel's full answer.
  • Should all elders get checked for glaucoma?
    Senior citizens, 65 years or older, should have an ocular examination performed by an ophthalmologist every one to two years at a minimum, even without any existing risk factors. Click to read Dr. Maisel's full answer.
  • Does health insurance cover eye exams?
    There is a foundation that operates the largest public service program in America, including individual eye care. Click to read Dr. Maisel's full answer.
News about Glaucoma
  • Diabetes, Hypertension Raise Glaucoma Risk
    Glaucoma is a painless, symptom-free disease until its later stages, when it can cause blindness. A new study finds that those with diabetes and hypertension have a greater risk of developing glaucoma.
 

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