Glaucoma: Causes, Types and Treatments
Glaucoma affects between 2 and 3 million Americans and is the second leading cause of blindness, just behind cataracts. It’s suspected that over 3 million people suffer from glaucoma, with
Glaucoma affects between 2 and 3 million Americans and is the second leading cause of blindness, just behind cataracts. It’s suspected that over 3 million people suffer from glaucoma, with
“The DSLT is the newest iteration of SLT. The DSLT has similar results in eye pressure reduction, but the laser is automated, non‑contact, and takes 2.5 seconds to deliver the
In this webinar, our very own Glaucoma specialist, Christine Funke, MD, shares evidence supporting early glaucoma intervention. Dr. Funke, joined by Dr. Manjool Shah of NYU Langone Health and Dr.
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. Often called the “silent thief of sight,” it causes progressive damage to the optic nerve, typically due to increased
One of the leading causes of blindness is glaucoma, a condition defined as damage to the optic nerve cells. Because glaucoma has no noticeable symptoms, early diagnosis and successful treatment
To understand glaucoma, we must think of the eye as a sink. The eye has a faucet and a drain. This faucet produces a clear, water-like fluid called aqueous humor.