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Learn about a form of glaucoma that results from pigment granules that flake off from the iris (the colored part of the eye) and clog the eye's drainage system, thereby resulting in high eye pressure, and subsequent damage to the optic nerve.
There are many effective and different treatments for open-angle glaucoma, but the one unifying concept is that all current treatments are designed to lower eye pressure.
People with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can have a wide range of visual impairments: some with early AMD have almost normal vision, while others with advanced AMD have lost most of their central vision. For many, the right glasses can be helpful.
Learn about an age-related disease manifesting itself primarily in the eyes, called pseudoexfoliation syndrome, which increases the risk of developing glaucoma.
Learn about the most recent medical advances in electronic retinal implants for vision restoration.
To evaluate which glaucoma treatment option is best, read about all your options and ask your doctor these questions at your next appointment.
