Ophthalmology
Glaucoma: Spotting it early is crucial
Treatment can control the symptoms of the most common type of glaucoma and save someone's vision.
Jul 14, 2023
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News tagged with eye pressure
Ophthalmology
Developing minimally invasive smart glaucoma implants
Glaucoma, an eye disease that can cause irreversible blindness, is a major health concern worldwide. It is caused by a build-up of fluid in the eye, which leads to increased pressure inside the eye. This pressure can in turn ...
Jul 6, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Gene therapy could help treat glaucoma
Macquarie Medical School researchers have developed a technique for a gene therapy that could help treat the world's leading cause of irreversible blindness. The findings are published in the journal Molecular Therapy.
Jun 27, 2023
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Genetics
Geneticists develop novel gene therapy for glaucoma
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin today announced a significant development toward a new therapeutic treatment of glaucoma.
Apr 19, 2023
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Neuroscience
Low intracranial pressure could be a risk factor for developing glaucoma
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 percent of all glaucoma ...
Feb 13, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What is glaucoma, and how can you prevent it?
A comprehensive eye exam could be the key to determining if you have glaucoma, a silent thief of sight.
Jan 4, 2023
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Ophthalmology
UC Davis Health testing microshunt in children with refractory childhood glaucoma
A polymer-based microshunt is safe and effective in pediatric patients with refractory childhood glaucoma, according to a small, single-center case series at the UC Davis Health Eye Center.
Nov 17, 2022
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Ophthalmology
Aging eyesight issues and treatment
Diminishing eyesight is a common issue that occurs with age. While often unavoidable, routine eye checks are crucial.
Nov 3, 2022
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Cardiology
Not just for glasses: Eye exams could save your life
Eyes may be your window to good health.
Oct 18, 2022
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Ophthalmology
Black patients found six times more likely to have advanced vision loss after glaucoma diagnosis than white patients
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 from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary ...
Jul 25, 2022
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