glaucoma

Glaucoma, a condition that affects the eyes, can be quite serious and even result in blindness. The older you become, the more prone you are to developing glaucoma. Glaucoma patients typically range between 45 and 64 years of age. Glaucoma can strike without warning and without symptoms. There is no cure for glaucoma, so it’s ...click here to read more

The ability to see is one of the most crucial senses we have, yet millions of people around the world are at risk of losing it. Diseases and complications affecting the eyes can be very intricate, and most people don’t know the signs to identify a potential eye problem. This leads to many people not ...click here to read more

According to a study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology, patients with age-related macular degeneration who received seven or more eye injections of the drug Bevacizumab annually had a higher risk of having glaucoma surgery. The most common cause of macular degeneration is age-related, and over time, it may result in blurred or no vision in ...click here to read more

Nearly 60 million people worldwide are affected by glaucoma, a condition encompassing a group of neurodegenerative disorders that impact the function of the optic nerve (responsible for eye sight). Glaucoma only gets worse over time, potentially leading to blindness or visual impairment. While there are many treatments ranging from eye drops to surgery, there is ...click here to read more

Is glaucoma hereditary? Glaucoma is a series of conditions that cause irreparable damage to the optic nerve, potentially causing vision loss and blindness. It has a hereditary and non-hereditary form, meaning everyone is at risk of developing it, though individuals who have a family history of the disease are more likely to be affected. In ...click here to read more

February is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month, and to provide you with all the information you need on age-related vision changes, Bel Marra Health has gathered some of our most informative articles spanning issues like presbyopia, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Presbyopia (farsightedness) causes, symptoms and natural remedies ...click here to read more

Bloodshot eyes may be concerning to see in the mirror and could lead you to believe that your red eyes are due to an infection or something serious. However, while there are some serious conditions associated with red eyes, it is a common condition that can usually be explained. Read on to find out what ...click here to read more

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, so we share our articles on glaucoma remedies, risk factors, impact of aerobic exercises and yoga, as well as the risk of glaucoma in obstructive sleep apnea patients. Glaucoma, a condition that affects the eyes, can be quite serious and even result in blindness. The older you become, the ...click here to read more

Glaucoma treatment may have potential in helping prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. The study was conducted on rats using the glaucoma drug brimonidine, which is intended to lower ocular pressure. The study uncovered that this drug also reduced the formation of amyloid proteins – which are believed to be linked to Alzheimer’s disease ...click here to read more

Glaucoma, a condition that affects the eyes, can be quite serious and even result in blindness. The older you become, the more prone you are to developing glaucoma. The age of glaucoma patients typically ranges between 45 and 64 years. Glaucoma can strike without warning and without symptoms. There is no cure for glaucoma, so ...click here to read more

Ocular hypertension refers to fluid pressure in the eyes that is higher than normal. Over time, chronic ocular hypertension can result in serious eye complications, including glaucoma and vision loss. According to one ocular hypertension study, between 4.5 and 9.4 Americans aged 40 or older have ocular hypertension, which increases their risk of developing glaucoma. ...click here to read more

Primary open-angle glaucoma is caused by an imbalance in the production and drainage of the aqueous humor, the fluid that fills the anterior chamber of the eye. If there’s too much of this fluid produced and it is not well drained, then the pressure inside the eye – known as intraocular pressure (IOP) – may ...click here to read more

Ocular hypertension means the pressure in your eyes (intraocular pressure) is higher than it should be – if left untreated it could cause glaucoma and vision loss. This is why having your eye pressure measured during regular eye exams is so important. According to one ocular hypertension study, between 4.5 and 9.4 Americans aged 40 ...click here to read more

Reading difficulties in glaucoma patients may inspire the development of e-reader apps. Research has shown that glaucoma patients read slower when reading silently for longer periods of time. Their reading speed is more likely to decrease over time due to reading fatigue. Author of the study Pradeep Ramulu suggests that specific apps for e-readers may ...click here to read more