Jan. 20—January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and Kennedy Eyecare gives information on what symptoms to look for and how to combat the disease. 1 What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions ...

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is crucial for good vision. This damage is often caused by abnormally high pressure in your eye. It is one of the leading ...

About 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma, and it’s the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While there is no cure ...

I am acutely aware of the importance of maintaining good vision to the extent possible. I had the unique opportunity in the 1980s to work for an international not-for-profit organization, Project ...

Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a rare but serious type of glaucoma. This condition occurs when drainage canals in the eye become blocked. If a person does not get treatment, acute angle-closure ...

Glaucoma is the term for a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve at the back of the eye. Without treatment, it can lead to vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma is not a life threatening ...

Glaucoma occurs due to optic nerve damage. A common treatment is prescription eye drops. Although eye drops do not cure or reverse vision loss, they can help prevent optic nerve damage. Glaucoma ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- January is Glaucoma Awareness Month; it's an eye disease that affects people of all ages, from the elderly to even babies. For one Houston family, it's something they never ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about the eye disease glaucoma? My older brother was recently diagnosed with it and lost some of his vision, but he never had a clue that anything was wrong.

Dr. Olivier answers the question: 'What Is Exfoliation Glaucoma?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What is exfoliation glaucoma?Answer: Pseudoexfoliation glaucoma is a secondary type of glaucoma, and ...