Surgery

The eye is filled with aqueous humor and vitreous humor. Aqueous humor is a clear fluid in the front part of the eye. Vitreous humor is a clear, jelly-like substance that fills the eye behind the lens and helps the eyeball keep its shape. In a normal eye, aqueous humor is produced, circulates through the […]

Black people are more likely to develop glaucoma than any other race. No one fully understands why this is so. Black people are also more likely to develop glaucoma at a younger age and will experience more damage to their vision because of it. One out of every 100 Black people age 40 and above

Ophthalmologists recommend that Black people without any symptoms of the condition have regular glaucoma exams every three to five years starting at age 29. Once they reach age 40, they should be examined every one to two years. For members of other races, specialists recommend regular eye exams every three to five years starting at

The only way for people to determine whether or not they have glaucoma is to be examined by an ophthalmologist, a medical doctor who specializes in eye care. The doctor will perform a number of tests. If there are indications that glaucoma is present, other tests can confirm it. Checking For “Cupping” Doctors use eye

Open-angle glaucoma, which is also called chronic simple glaucoma, is the most common form of the condition. This is the type experienced by 80 percent of glaucoma sufferers. Open-angle glaucoma often runs in families, but does not always affect every member of the family. It can also skip one or more generations. When it does

Glaucoma can be treated, and the sooner the better. The damage that has already occurred from glaucoma cannot be repaired-it will either stay the same or get worse. Catching glaucoma at its earliest stages and treating it promptly will increase the odds of keeping one’s vision. All of the various glaucoma treatments and procedures are

Various surgical procedures-both traditional surgery and laser surgery-can make a major difference in a glaucoma sufferer’s life. A possible side effect of glaucoma surgery is the development of cataracts in some eyes. However, cataracts are easier to treat than glaucoma. Laser surgery involves the use of a bright and highly focused light to destroy tissue

You should always make sure that your different doctors and pharmacists know all the medicines you take. This is especially important if you have glaucoma. As a rule, people with glaucoma can safely use most other medications. There are, however, two special cases. Cold And Allergy Medication People with angle-closure glaucoma should avoid taking over-the-counter cold and

As a rule, no. People with glaucoma can continue to read, do fine detail work, and use their eyes the way they always have. Some things you can do to help are: Have your blood pressure checked regularly Quit smoking Get regular exercise However, a person with glaucoma should avoid activities such as yoga, which

Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form of the disease and generally does not affect people until they are in their 40s. But there are other types that can strike earlier-some even start in childhood. Angle-closure, Or Closed-angle, Glaucoma In closed-angle glaucoma, the inside of the eye is too crowded. There is not enough room for

In infantile or congenital glaucoma, eye pressure is elevated at birth. Or, it starts to climb within the first months of life. It is a rare condition that may affect one or both eyes. It seems to run in some families. Babies with congenital glaucoma dislike bright lights and sunlight and tend to have a

Hundreds of laboratories and clinical investigators around the world are searching for the causes of glaucoma as well as for better ways to treat it. In recent years, these researchers have given us: A better understanding of the different types of glaucoma Improved detection methods Computerized visual field testing New and innovative laser and conventional