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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of disorders involving the optic nerve, often associated with a rise in intraocular pressure. Uncontrolled glaucoma can lead to blindness.

Glaucoma Testing at Home, suggests study

Glaucoma Testing at Home, suggests study

This is the first study in the world that suggests glaucoma eye tests can be performed accurately at home by patients themselves.

Way to Regenerate Optic Nerve Offers Hope for Glaucoma Treatment

Way to Regenerate Optic Nerve Offers Hope for Glaucoma Treatment

Scientists used gene therapy to regenerate damaged nerve fibers in the eye, which could open the gate for effective glaucoma treatment.

Predictor of Laser Treatment Success in Patients With Glaucoma Discovered

Predictor of Laser Treatment Success in Patients With Glaucoma Discovered

In patients with glaucoma, the predictor of laser treatment success was predicted. More than 70 million people worldwide suffer from glaucoma, a condition that causes a build-up of fluid and pressure inside the eye and can eventually lead to blindness.

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Signs Of Glaucoma Progression Leading To Blindness Spotted By AI

Signs Of Glaucoma Progression Leading To Blindness Spotted By AI

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI), researchers have developed a quick test to identify which people with glaucoma are at risk of rapid progression to blindness.

AI-supported Test Could Detect Early Signs of Glaucoma Progression

AI-supported Test Could Detect Early Signs of Glaucoma Progression

Novel test uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify which people with glaucoma are at risk of rapid progression to blindness. This new test can detect glaucoma progression earlier than the current gold standard method.

New Gene Therapy Successfully Treats Glaucoma

New Gene Therapy Successfully Treats Glaucoma

A new study led by the University of Bristol has shown a common eye condition, glaucoma, could be successfully treated with a single injection using gene therapy.

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World Glaucoma Awareness Week: Wishing Everyone 20:20 Vision in 2020

World Glaucoma Awareness Week: Wishing Everyone 20:20 Vision in 2020

World Glaucoma Awareness Week is being celebrated on 8-14 March 2020. It aims to generate awareness about diagnosis, treatment and prevention of glaucoma among the general public.

Management of Glaucoma

Management of Glaucoma

Minimally invasive surgery is at the forefront of newer advances in the management of glaucoma. More than ten such procedures are currently available, and advancements are still ongoing.

New Method Gives Glaucoma Researchers Control Over Eye Pressure: Study

New Method Gives Glaucoma Researchers Control Over Eye Pressure: Study

Pressure in the eye is adequate to cause and explain glaucoma. This has been the conclusion of a new study following the development of a method that permits continuous regulation of pressure without damaging the eye.

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Scientists Develop New Glaucoma Test to Help Prevent Blindness

Scientists Develop New Glaucoma Test to Help Prevent Blindness

Genetic information from tens of thousands of people around the world has been used to develop a test to identify individuals at risk of developing glaucoma.

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Amblyopia is the loss of one eye''s ability to see details. Amblyopia is otherwise known as lazy eye.

Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye causes redness and soreness of the conjunctiva and is responsible for 1% of all emergency visits to a hospital.

Vision Center - Online Vision Guide

Vision Center - Online Vision Guide

A list of eye tests to find out how healthy your eyes are. Contains a brief about visual accuracy test, distance acuity test and macular function test. Check for visual impairment and degeneration in any part of your eyes.

Top Ten Facts On Blindness

Top Ten Facts On Blindness

Visual handicap has been a blind spot for governments globally for very long. Especially in India, blindness prevalence has increased dramatically, mostly due to avoidable causes for which simplified treatments are also available these days. Here ...

Redness of the eye occurs due to the dilation of the blood vessels of the eye. It can occur due to excessive straining or due to inflammation.

Ocular Hypertension

Ocular Hypertension

Ocular hypertension is an increase in the intraocular pressure (pressure in the eye) above the upper limit of normal (12-22 mm Hg).

Canaloplasty - Surgical Procedure

Canaloplasty - Surgical Procedure

Canaloplasty is a new minimally invasive surgery to treat open angle glaucoma by improving the natural drainage function of the eye.

World Glaucoma Week March 12th- 18th 2017: Exclusive Interview With Dr. B. Shantha

World Glaucoma Week March 12th- 18th 2017: Exclusive Interview With Dr. B. Shantha

World Glaucoma week 2017 is celebrated from March 12th- March 18th and Medindia brings to you an exclusive interview with Dr. B.Shantha.

Routine Eye Examination

Routine Eye Examination

A comprehensive eye exam can take an hour or more, depending on the doctor and the number and complexity of tests required to fully evaluate vision and the health of the patient's eyes.

Long sightedness also known as hyperopia or farsightedness is a common vision problem. Long-sighted people have difficulty seeing near objects than distant objects.

Quiz on Glaucoma

Quiz on Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness that may not cause any initial symptoms, thus resulting in the patient being oblivious of the condition. Here's a quiz that will help to keep your knowledge on glaucoma ...

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