glaucoma

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, and vision loss, due to the loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), cannot currently be reversed with any treatment. Some studies have looked at replacing RGCs through cell…

Elevated blood sugar levels can potentially harm the blood vessels in the retina, developing into diabetic retinopathy, the most common cause of adult blindnessTaking steps to prevent and manage myopia, glaucoma, and diabetes-related eye…

Eye pain, blurred vision and vomiting are all tell-tale signs of an incurable condition known as the 'silent thief of sight'. However, the symptoms of glaucoma, which affects two per cent of over-40s in the UK, can vary considerably. They…

Our eyes being one of the most important sensory organs allows us to explore the world every day. They do so much more than we’re consciously aware of. Naturally, often times they ask for a little more care. A sore eye is a common condition…

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have identified a new therapeutic target that could lead to more effective treatment of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disease that causes vision loss and blindness due to a…

Around half-a-million Britons have glaucoma, a build-up of pressure in the eye, which can lead to loss of vision. Sandra Day, 64, a medical secretary from Borehamwood, Herts, underwent a new form of procedure for it, as she tells MATTHEW…

An international team of researchers led by Lithuanian scientists provide additional evidence that intracranial pressure plays an important role in normal-tension glaucoma, which accounts for up to 50 per cent of all glaucoma cases. A…

Struggling with long hours at work, screen exposure or hereditary vision issues? Then we have got your back with an age-old remedy, which can help in improving vision and reduce the progression of disorders like Macular Degeneration. What's…

Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness worldwide and is a group of eye disorders that can lead to vision loss by damaging the optic nerveGlaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness worldwide and is a group of eye…

Last Updated: January 12, 2023, 19:23 ISTIt's crucial to have routine eye checkups, where your eye pressure is measured.Glaucoma and other eye diseases can be brought on by Ocular Hypertension. The surface of our eyeballs are filled…