A patient presents for an annual cataract check for incipient cataracts. The patient’s history sheet shows that his mother had glaucoma. As part of a dilated comprehensive eye examination, the patient ...

Glaucoma is a disorder that damages the optic nerve. In its advanced stages, it can impair vision and eventually lead to blindness. In most cases of glaucoma, the optic nerve is damaged by a rise in ...

January is coming to an end, but there’s still time to get in the spirit of Glaucoma Awareness Month and take steps to mitigate the risk of the leading, preventable cause of blindness. Glaucoma is a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m 53 and have never had trouble with my eyesight, but my mother has glaucoma, which I know increases my risk of getting it. Is there anything I can do to prevent glaucoma? How ...

When Linda’s eye doctor retired, she was quick to find another. And it was good that she did because she was soon diagnosed with early glaucoma. A number of very serious eye disorders–including ...

There is currently no way to prevent glaucoma. However, by undergoing regular eye exams, taking medications, and maintaining beneficial lifestyle habits, a person can reduce the risk of vision loss ...

As professor of ophthalmology and director of the glaucoma research and clinical fellowships at Mount Sinai, Janet Serle is an ophthalmologist who has been practicing since 1985. Her patients have ...

- It’s called the 'sight stealer' – we are talking about glaucoma. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Dr. Dirk Massie encourages everyone to get in for their regular eye exams because that is when ...

Tonometry is a quick and simple test that checks the pressure inside your eyes. The results can help your doctor see if you’re at risk for glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease in which the nerve of the eye ...