Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. 59% of glaucoma patients are female; therefore, it is worthwhile to understand if there are associations between female reproductive factors and glaucoma. Dr. Andrew Feola’s group focuses on understanding how menopause and estrogen play a role in risk factors related to the onset of glaucoma and visual function.
In this webinar, he discusses his ongoing preclinical work of glaucoma and menopause and explore the clinical association between the onset of menopause and glaucoma.