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 ...
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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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Scientists at Trinity College Dublin today announced a significant development toward a new therapeutic treatment of glaucoma.
Apr 19, 2023
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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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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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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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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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Eyes may be your window to good health.
Oct 18, 2022
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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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Most people over the age of 40 regularly see an optometrist. But while most see their optometrist for an eye exam, many don't realize just how much our eyes can tell someone about our health. In fact, your eyes may actually ...
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