Severe visual field loss in primary angle closure glaucoma is more common in men and those who developed the disease at an earlier age.

Most studies on the combination eye drop brinzolamide and brimonidine (Symbrinza) used the drug three times daily.

Serious side effects from H2 blockers are rare. Like PPIs, they can sometimes cause low B12 levels. Headaches and agitation ...

The patient information guide from Simbrinza says to use it no more than twice a day. I talked to my doctor about this last time I saw him and didn't get a satisfactory response. My eye pressure was ...

A new study on glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, offers a fresh understanding of how the disease ...

Researchers discovered the blood vessels at the back of the eye -- called retinal microvasculature -- can show early signs someone is at risk of developing dementia.

Simple math demands that ophthalmologists and optometrists work together in caring for glaucoma patients. We have a growing ...

Glaucoma testing can include a dilated eye exam, direct ophthalmoscopic examination, and more. There are several types of glaucoma. Healthcare professionals may treat some types of glaucoma with ...

I am a 74-year-old woman who was diagnosed with open angle glaucoma several years ago. My ophthalmologist has directed me to ...

Glaucoma is an eye condition that is marked by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) that may later cause vision loss. The condition rarely presents symptoms in its early stage. Nevertheless ...

The Cleveland Clinic explains that glaucoma, also referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” is a group of eye diseases that gradually damage the optic nerve, typically due to increased pressure ...

The nerve connecting the eye to the brain gets damaged In India, glaucoma-related blindness impacts about 1.2 million people If detected early, treatments can prevent further damage Glaucoma is ...