Q&A: Discovery could lead to a cure for glaucoma with nanotherapy
Researchers at the University of Virginia and Northwestern University have created a tool that could help cure glaucoma.
Sep 9, 2026
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Eye Diseases: News and Research on Glaucoma, Open-Angle
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Erectile dysfunction drug used to treat enlarged prostate symptoms may raise glaucoma risk
An erectile dysfunction drug that is also used to treat symptoms, such as sudden urgency and frequency, associated with an enlarged prostate in men may heighten the risk of glaucoma, a serious eye condition, a large comparative ...
Aug 4, 2026
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Could vitamin B3 prevent silent thief from stealing vision? New study finds protective effects against glaucoma
Often called the silent thief of sight, glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually damage the optic nerve, often without warning signs. It is linked to increased pressure (ocular hypertension) inside the eye and, ...
Q&A: What is glaucoma and what are the main symptoms to look out for?
Researchers have predicted that cases of glaucoma, a common eye condition that can lead to blindness if not treated, are expected to increase around the world in the coming years.
Feb 28, 2026
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Sleeping without pillows may lower harmful high internal eye pressure in people with glaucoma
Sleeping without pillows may help lower high internal eye pressure, the build-up of which causes optic nerve damage and glaucoma—the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide—in people with the condition, suggests ...
Jan 27, 2026
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Uniquely shaped microstent developed to combat glaucoma
A team of researchers at the University of Oxford have unveiled a pioneering "microstent" which could revolutionize treatment for glaucoma, a common but debilitating condition. The study has been published in The Innovation.
Aug 19, 2025
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NRTI use linked to risk for primary open-angle glaucoma
Use of nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) is associated with an increased risk for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), according to a study published online June 20 in Ophthalmology.
Jul 8, 2025
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Drop in mental health scores seen with primary open-angle glaucoma diagnosis
Diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is associated with a reduction in mental health scores, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Jun 10, 2025
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Vitamin supplements may slow down the progression of glaucoma
A vitamin supplement that improves metabolism in the eye appears to slow down damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma. The promising results have been published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine. The researchers behind the ...
May 8, 2025
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Study of laser treatment supports shift in standard glaucoma care
Glaucoma is a lifelong eye disease that requires regular treatment. For many, it can be controlled by a daily eye drop regimen, but the treatment is not perfect—the preservatives in the drops can cause painful side effects, ...
Oct 21, 2024
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