glaucoma

Over the past few years, we've heard about several experimental devices that monitor the pressure in glaucoma patients' eyes. The miLens contact lens – which is the latest one to cross our radar – has just completed clinical trials, and…

Elevated blood sugar levels can potentially harm the blood vessels in the retina, developing into diabetic retinopathy, the most common cause of adult blindnessTaking steps to prevent and manage myopia, glaucoma, and diabetes-related eye…

The gift of vision is one of the most important aspects of our everyday life that we often take for granted. Even though many of us have the luxury of being able to see clearly, we do not take care of our eyes enough, and that often leads…

Like many health issues, problems with our eyes often get worse as we age. While it might not be possible to prevent them entirely, spotting the symptoms as early as possible could mean the difference between retaining and losing your…

Our eyes being one of the most important sensory organs allows us to explore the world every day. They do so much more than we’re consciously aware of. Naturally, often times they ask for a little more care. A sore eye is a common condition…

Eye pain, blurred vision and vomiting are all tell-tale signs of an incurable condition known as the 'silent thief of sight'. However, the symptoms of glaucoma, which affects two per cent of over-40s in the UK, can vary considerably. They…

Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic nerve at the back of the eye, resulting in vision loss and despite being the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, it is often undertreated. It is often referred to as the "silent…

Low brain pressure may increase the chance of developing glaucoma where one type of glaucoma is a condition caused by pressure inside the eye, also known as elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) - one of the main causes of blindness - and…

Around half-a-million Britons have glaucoma, a build-up of pressure in the eye, which can lead to loss of vision. Sandra Day, 64, a medical secretary from Borehamwood, Herts, underwent a new form of procedure for it, as she tells MATTHEW…

When glaucoma is undetected and untreated, it can lead to blindness from the progressive loss of retinal cells. A new study in BMJ Open suggests it also leads to sleep problems. Researchers found an association between the eye disease and…