Glaucoma is a major global health problem - a leading cause of blindness worldwide. TGF advocates for earlier and more accurate diagnosis of glaucoma, and more and better treatment options. As many as half of people who have glaucoma do not yet know it. This is why annual eye exams are so important. Early detection is key. Regular eye exams
Author: Andrea Steele
Protect Your Eyes This Winter
Guard Against Dry Eye Heaters and dry wind can aggravate dry eyes during the winter months. Dry eye syndrome, particularly common among older adults, is mostly caused by a deficiency in the tear glands, and a common preservative in many glaucoma medications can worsen the symptoms. The main treatment for relief is the use of lubricating artificial tears, available as
Sleep and Glaucoma
Did you know that people with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) are more likely to develop glaucoma than those who do not have this sleep disorder? According to some studies, people suffering from OSAS, which is characterized by episodes of paused and shallow breathing during sleep, are up to ten times more likely to develop glaucoma. While intraocular pressure (IOP)
Why Is Dry-Eye So Prevalent With Glaucoma Patients?
Dry eye disease is a common eye disorder in which the eyes don’t make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly. It can make your eyes feel dry, scratchy, and irritated or watery, and it can cause vision fluctuation and a heavy, tired feeling of the eyes. Many glaucoma patients have signs and symptoms of dry eye. In fact, studies
How Do Glaucoma Eye Drops Work?
Elevated eye pressure, the primary known risk factor for glaucoma nerve damage, is caused by a buildup of fluid known as aqueous humor. In a healthy eye, this fluid provides nourishment to cells before flowing out into the bloodstream through a drainage system made up of the primary outflow pathway, the trabecular meshwork, and the smaller uveoscleral pathway. When the
Free Glaucoma Lecture in NYC on Sept 21, 2019
The Glaucoma Support and Education Group is having a free lecture on Saturday, September 21, 2019 titled "Glaucoma: An Integrative Approach to Preserving Your Vision" at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, 310 East 14th Street, 3rd Floor conference room. There will also be a patient support session before the lecture.
Fall Grant Deadline Approaching
The Glaucoma Foundation offers grants to researchers striving to improve the lives of glaucoma patients through novel innovations and scientific advances. The area of current focus for TGF’s Grant Research program is exfoliation syndrome and exfoliation glaucoma. The next deadline for grant applications is September 6, 2019. Initial grant funding for a one-year period is for up to $60,000; a grantee
A New Combination Glaucoma Medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved Rocklatan™ (netarsudil and latanoprost ophthalmic solution), 0.02%/0.005% for the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Reduction of IOP is currently the only modifiable risk factor to prevent or slow damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma. Rhopressa®, approved last year as a new
Planning a Summer Trip? Here are 10 Eyecare Tips for Smooth Travels
Start your trip with new refills of your glaucoma medications. Pack a sufficient supply of each medication, and talk to your doctor in advance about extra prescriptions, just to be safe. Make a list of all medications you normally use, noting each prescription dosage, the medication’s trade name as well as the generic name for the drug. Generic names are
Light Sensitivity and Glare
Light sensitivity and glare are common problems for people with glaucoma. Patients who experience light sensitivity typically feel discomfort from sunlight, incandescent light and/or fluorescent lights. Halogen lights, like those used in car headlights and fluourescent lighting or fixtures can cause an uncomfortable glare for those with glaucoma. Here are some tips for driving and working at your computer –