Glaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” is because it damages the eyes slowly without causing any pain or ...

The American Glaucoma Society and American Academy of Ophthalmology are warning eye doctors to be aware of potentially toxic effects on the liver from the vitamin B3 derivative nicotinamide as it ...

Eating leafy green vegetables is “consistently associated with” a lower risk for developing primary open-angle glaucoma, ...

Statin use was associated with a higher likelihood of glaucoma in adults with hyperlipidemia, even those whose "bad" cholesterol was at optimal levels, according to a cross-sectional, population-based ...

According to the authors, incorporating a broad spectrum of biomarkers allows the models to reflect the continuous and ...

In matched cohorts of more than 41,000 patients each, use of tirzepatide was linked to a significantly reduced risk of primary open-angle glaucoma compared with selective GLP-1 receptor agonists (risk ...

Laser eye surgeries can help treat glaucoma by improving the outflow of fluid in the eye. Types of surgeries include trabeculoplasty, iridotomy, and cyclophotocoagulation. Doctors may suggest a ...

From artificial intelligence to home monitoring, Joel Schuman, MD, of Wills Eye Hospital, explores the innovations that could ...

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound derived from the cannabis plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it doesn’t cause intoxication. CBD has a wide variety of potential therapeutic uses, but research is ...

Doctors may recommend eye drops, oral medications, laser treatment, or surgery for glaucoma. These interventions can help reduce eye pressure and protect the optic nerve from further damage. However, ...

The top read ophthalmology articles of 2025 focused on a variety of topics within the field, including links between ...