Posted on November 13, 2009Medications to Treat Glaucoma
There are a wide array of medical options for the treatment of glaucoma, including seven different classes of eye drops. Each group of medicines have their own set of side effects, and there are usually several specific choices in each group.
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Posted on November 5, 2009Understanding Cataract Symptoms
Cataract is a malfunction of the human lens. It actually is an opacity or cloudiness of the natural lens inside the eye. Cataract comes often – but not exclusively – with old age, and it’s very common among old people. Cataract is recognizable...
Posted on October 19, 2009Eye Examinations: Protecting Your Eyesight and Your Health
Having a regular eye examination at least once a year is essential for your eye health and, in some cases, for your general health as well. Make sure you don't leave it too late to gets your eyesight tested.
Posted on October 16, 2009How to Save Your Eyes During the Aging Process
Aging can create a host of concerns about what we see when we look in the mirror, and how we might look to others. One area often overlooked is the eyes. Caring for your eyes when you are young can help to avoid a number of eye problems due to...
Posted on June 26, 2009Why It's Important To Care For Your Eyes
Taking care of your eyes is just common sense. Visual problems often become more common as we grow older, and we should learn to take preventative measures to combat them and recognize their symptoms.
Posted on November 7, 2008Eyelid Surgery to Brighten and Widen Tired-Looking Eyes
It is no surprise then that since the eyes are the “windows to the soul," eye surgery is becoming more and more popular each year.
Posted on September 10, 2008Glaucoma Detailed Information
Glaucoma is not one disorder but a range of conditions in which the pressure inside the eye becomes too high. Glaucoma leads to blindness by damaging the optic nerve. The optic nerve is a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers.
Posted on June 7, 2008What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness.
Posted on February 1, 2008Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma Information
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is caused by a rapid or sudden increase in pressure inside the eye. It is also called intraocular pressure. There are several types of glaucoma. Angle closure glaucoma is caused by a malformation of the eye's drainage...
Posted on December 7, 2007Dealing With Glaucoma in Dogs
Glaucoma in dogs is a degenerative disease that can affect any dog breed. There are a few treatments and causes of the disease.
Posted on October 31, 2007Glaucoma Explained - Causes And Glaucoma Treatment
Glaucoma — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this eye condition that threatens vision.
Posted on February 20, 2008Harmful Effects of Blood Pressure
In chronic glaucoma, the circulation of a fluid called aqueous humor, which is produced constantly by the ciliary body in the eye, is blocked gradually over a period of years. Aqueous humor builds up in the eye, and eventually creates an internal...
Posted on May 9, 2007Home Remedies for Glaucoma
The modem medical treatment for glaucoma is through surgery which relieves the internal pressure in the eye due to excess fluid. This, however, does not remove the cause of the presence of the excess fluid. Consequently, even after the operation,...
