Glaucoma Surgery Overview by Dr. Andrew Rabinowitz
By Dr. Andrew Rabinowitz The following is a guide to glaucoma surgery. I have created this guide to help prepare patients for glaucoma surgery. It is intended to help patients
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The Glaucoma Exam
A multi-faceted approach to accurate diagnosis. In recent years, the tests and instruments available to ophthalmologists in examining for glaucoma have been rapidly expanding. Today, a thorough examination of a
Macular Degeneration: Part 1 – Introduction
February is Macular Degeneration Awareness month. Many of you have already heard of this retinal disease and the new treatments to prevent its potentially devastating effects. If you are reading
What Type of Glaucoma Do I Have?
There are several types of glaucoma. 1. “Wide” or ” Open” Angle Glaucoma 2. “Narrow” or “Closed” Angle Glaucoma 3. “Combined” or “Mixed” Mechanism Glaucoma Patients should know which type
Preventing and Treating Glaucoma
The goal in preventing and treating the risk of glaucoma, or the presence of glaucoma, is to lower the pressure in the eye which we refer to as the intraocular
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is the leading cause of permanent blindness worldwide. It is known as “The Silent Thief of Sight” because it often progresses slowly without the patient becoming aware of their