Expert Information
Tips, insights, and expert information to help you manage brain and eye disease.
Our tools will help you understand and manage symptoms, treatment, and prevention of these diseases.
Learn what the latest research reveals about how caffeine, alcohol, antioxidants, supplements, and other diet choices impact glaucoma.
Learn about the results of a recent clinical trial comparing glaucoma medications and laser therapy for primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Explanation of glaucoma drainage devices, called tube shunts (including the Ahmed valve). Plus risks and benefits of this type of glaucoma surgery.
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.
The relationship between blood pressure and glaucoma is complicated. Learn why high BP (hypertension) and low BP (hypotension) are both glaucoma risk factors.
Does glaucoma cause headaches? Is your headache caused by high eye pressure? It depends on the type of glaucoma. Our expert explains.
Is there a difference between brand name glaucoma eye drops and the generic equivalent other than cost? Explore your medication options with your physician.
How does the eye’s drainage system relate to glaucoma? Learn about aqueous humor, the trabecular meshwork, Schlemm’s canal, and eye pressure.
Learn about different types of tonometry: methods for measuring intraocular pressure. Eye pressure tests will reveal if pressure is not within a normal range.
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.
