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Learn some helpful tips for managing symptoms of Charles Bonnet syndrome.

Learn about a recent gene therapy breakthrough and how it may lead to new treatments for retinal diseases, including wet and dry macular degeneration.

Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye diseases that lead to damage of the optic nerve (the bundle of nerve fibers that carries information from the eye to the brain), which can then lead to vision loss and possibly blindness. Optic nerve damage usually occurs in the presence of high eye pressure; however, it can occur with normal or even less than normal eye pressure. Read the answers to the most frequently asked question about this eye disease.

When people with glaucoma are diagnosed and treated at an early stage, many will not lose significant vision. Unfortunately, some will develop low vision. This article explores what that is, how low-vision specialists perform an evaluation, and provides helpful tips on low- and high-tech devices that can help a person use their remaining vision most effectively.

People with diabetes are at risk for several types of glaucoma. This article provides helpful information on prevention strategies and treatment options.

Learn about new and exciting treatments for glaucoma called MIGS or Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries, which are generally safer with quicker recovery times.

Pressure inside the brain may also influence glaucoma, and this article explores this new research.

An ophthalmologist provides answers to the top five questions she gets from patients in her glaucoma practice.

Preparing ahead of time for your visit to the eye doctor can help you manage your vision health. This article lists the top 10 questions that you should ask your eye doctor if you have a diagnosis of macular degeneration.

Laser treatments for glaucoma reduce eye pressure to prevent or reduce glaucoma damage. Learn about different types of laser eye surgery and what to expect.