Genetics
Scientists first to pinpoint a cause of pigmentary glaucoma
An international team of researchers has identified a gene responsible for the onset of pigmentary glaucoma, which may lead to new therapies for the condition.
Jan 31, 2019
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Health
Tiny digital 'tags' improve eye care by tracking every step
Technology that retailers use to make a shopping experience more efficient could also benefit your next eye appointment.
Jan 9, 2019
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Ophthalmology
EHR-linked reminder system for glaucoma meds perceived useful
(HealthDay)—Patients with glaucoma generally find an electronic health record (EHR)-linked reminder system for glaucoma medications useful, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Dec 14, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Novel methods to treat glaucoma
Glaucoma is characterized by degeneration of retinal ganglion cells, leading to irreversible vision loss. Currently, the only treatable glaucoma risk factor is increased intraocular pressure. While lowering this pressure ...
Nov 9, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Traditional glaucoma test can miss severity of disease
The most common tests for glaucoma can underestimate the severity of the condition by not detecting the presence of central vision loss, according to a new Columbia University study.
Nov 8, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Abird's eye view for improved diagnosis
An effective method of screening patients for closed-angle glaucoma has been developed by A*STAR researchers.
Jun 25, 2018
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Genetics
Aqueous humor, microRNAs and glaucoma
Glaucoma—the leading cause of vision loss worldwide—includes a heterogeneous group of disorders. Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and exfoliation glaucoma (XFG) are linked to decreased outflow of aqueous humor, which ...
Apr 11, 2018
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Ophthalmology
New glaucoma treatment could ease symptoms while you sleep
Eye drops developed by UBC researchers could one day treat glaucoma while you sleep - helping to heal a condition that is one of the leading causes of blindness around the world.
Apr 11, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Factors for poor HRQOL ID'd in patients treated for glaucoma
(HealthDay)—Reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in surgically and medically treated patients with glaucoma is associated with factors including worse diplopia, poorer visual acuity in either eye, and treatment ...
Feb 26, 2018
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Ophthalmology
New directions found in understanding, fighting glaucoma
Two distinctive handfuls of short molecules that regulate gene expression have been found in the eye fluid of patients with two distinct types of vision degenerating glaucoma.
Feb 26, 2018
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