About 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma, and it’s the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While there is no cure ...

Charisse Brown, a 38-year-old Columbia, S.C., resident, talks about her journey with glaucoma and keratoconus, which led to vision loss in her left eye. Underinsured and not qualifying for Medicaid, ...

Glaucoma is the term for a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve at the back of the eye. Without treatment, it can lead to vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma is not a life threatening ...

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can lead to vision loss. Health experts are unsure of the exact cause of glaucoma. When a person has glaucoma, fluid does not properly drain out of the eye.

CHERRY HILL, N.J. (WPVI) -- A new procedure is helping to preserve vision for some people with glaucoma. Glaucoma is a silent thief, affecting 3 million Americans, slowly robbing them of their sight.

Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a rare but serious type of glaucoma. This condition occurs when drainage canals in the eye become blocked. If a person does not get treatment, acute angle-closure ...

Our eyes send information to our brains in a split second, helping us make important decisions to navigate the world around us. Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve — the communication ...

Black patients have a dramatically higher risk of advanced vision loss after a new diagnosis of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) when compared to white patients, according to a new study. Black ...

Here are five recent research findings on glaucoma, a condition affecting more than 4 million Americans. 1. Northern U.S. dwellers have a greater risk of developing glaucoma. Researchers found that ...

This advanced procedure merges high-precision imaging with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, placing the Armed Forces ...

There is currently no way to prevent glaucoma. However, by undergoing regular eye exams, taking medications, and maintaining beneficial lifestyle habits, a person can reduce the risk of vision loss ...