Glaucoma

Although baby boomers may be in a state of denial regarding their own aging, ophthalmologists know differently. In particular, four diseases of the ageing eye comprise a demographic and economic timebomb.

Vision training can restore some of the sight lost to glaucoma.

The finding that the core of the trabecular meshwork is an extension of Dua’s layer may have significance in understanding and treating glaucoma.

The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issues a safety alert for Cosopt preservative-free single-dose eye drops

Two studies have found a link between long-term usage of contraceptive pills and glaucoma

Analysis of a rich long-term epidemiological dataset reveals that interventions have significantly reduced the probability of open-angle glaucoma-related blindness

How do you translate a good idea into a physical, purchasable product? Technical, medical, regulatory and business skills are a must, as is an immense ability to resist pressure – especially when your device measures it.

In Australia, the highly successful collaborative care approach for glaucoma patients has been ripped apart by the optometrists’ regulatory body. Can it be repaired? Ophthalmologists are making a determined effort.

Management approaches for best outcome vary by location. Glaucoma is exceeded only by cataracts as a cause of blindness. In 2002, the World Health Organization estimated that 12.3 million people worldwide had been blinded by glaucoma.

Free glaucoma simulation app reinforces the importance of taking medication. A recently-launched free app for iPhones and iPads will help newly diagnosed glaucoma patients better understand how the condition will affect their vision as it worsens, reinforcing the importance of taking prescribed eye drops and attending eye clinic.