Fitbit-recorded physical activity showed no definitive relationship with the diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma in an ...

Glaucoma is a major public health issue in ophthalmology. Despite advances in diagnostics and treatment, it continues to be the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide1 and second in ...

Glaucoma often remains asymptomatic until vision damage occurs, with angle-closure glaucoma requiring urgent medical attention due to acute symptoms. Risk factors include family history, age, ...

A risk score incorporating genetic variants for open-angle glaucoma is accurate enough to help with diagnosis of the condition, an interim study reveals. Although hundreds of genetic changes are ...

Sleeping without pillows may help lower high internal eye pressure, the build-up of which causes optic nerve damage and ...

Glaucoma is often called the “Silent thief of sight,” as most people miss some of its early warning signs. An ophthalmologist ...

It is easy to take sight for granted when eyes are working as they should. When vision begins to diminish, people may seek the advice of an eye professional to determine if there is something they can ...