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Our tools will help you understand and manage symptoms, treatment, and prevention of these diseases.

Macular Degeneration Research

Choroidal neovascularization occurs with several medical conditions, including wet AMD. Learn about the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment.

Jul 8, 2021

Trabeculectomy is a type of glaucoma surgery for lowering intraocular pressure (IOP). See an animated video of the procedure, learn what a "bleb" is, and more.

Jul 7, 2021
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The relationship between blood pressure and glaucoma is complicated. Learn why high BP (hypertension) and low BP (hypotension) are both glaucoma risk factors.

Jul 7, 2021
Alzheimer's Disease Research

Learn why statins may both increase and decrease the risk of dementia symptoms.

Jul 7, 2021
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Does glaucoma cause headaches? Is your headache caused by high eye pressure? It depends on the type of glaucoma. Our expert explains.

Jul 7, 2021
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Is there a difference between brand name glaucoma eye drops  and the generic equivalent other than cost? Explore your medication options with your physician.

Jul 7, 2021
National Glaucoma Research

How does the eye’s drainage system relate to glaucoma? Learn about aqueous humor, the trabecular meshwork, Schlemm’s canal, and eye pressure.

Jul 7, 2021

Learn about different types of tonometry: methods for measuring intraocular pressure. Eye pressure tests will reveal if pressure is not within a normal range.

Jul 7, 2021
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How quickly blindness can occur when someone has glaucoma is determined by many factors, including ones that you can control. Learn three important steps that can reduce your risk of going blind from this eye disease.

Jul 7, 2021
Macular Degeneration Research

A macular pucker, sometimes called epiretinal membrane, is  caused by distortion of the macula. Learn about surgery,  treatments & diagnosis, and watch video.

Jul 7, 2021