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Glaucoma affects more than three million Americans

Major Increase in U.S. Glaucoma Cases Expected by 2030

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Routine eye exams the best way to prevent this major cause of vision loss, eye experts say
Vascular endothelial growth factor levels are significantly higher in the aqueous humor of diabetes mellitus patients and glaucoma patients who used prostaglandin agents

Aqueous Humor VEGF Levels Up With Prostaglandin for Glaucoma

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Findings for patients with diabetes, patients with glaucoma who used prostaglandin agents
Primary care physicians are in a position to help with glaucoma diagnosis and management

Six Things PCPs Need to Know About Glaucoma

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Should be aware of the scope and symptoms, medication and side effects, and surgical options
The first case of an infant who developed glaucoma after being exposed to the Zika virus while in the womb has been reported by an international team of researchers. The case was reported online Nov. 30 in Ophthalmology.

Infant Diagnosed With First Case of Zika-Related Glaucoma

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Brazilian baby developed condition after being exposed to virus in womb
For patients with refractory glaucoma with failed initial tube shunt

ECP, Second Drainage Device Effective in Refractory Glaucoma

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Findings for endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation, GDD-2 in cases of failed initial tube shunt
Latanoprost-eluting contact lenses are effective at lowering intraocular pressure in a glaucoma model

Drug-Eluting Contact Lenses May Help Treat Glaucoma

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Latanoprost-eluting lenses as effective in monkeys as the standard eye drop treatment
Mitomycin C and 5-flurouracil improve outcomes following Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation

Antifibrotics Up Outcomes After Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implant

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Adjuvant treatment following AGV implantation improves treatment success, cuts hypertensive phase
A combination of gene therapy and visual stimulation prompts partial regrowth of the optic nerves

Gene Therapy, Visual Stimulation Aids Vision Restoration

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Combo of gene therapy, visual stimulation helped part of crushed optic nerve grow back into the brain
Electrical pulses to the brain may help restore vision in some partially blind patients

Brain Stimulation Could Restore Vision in Glaucoma Patients

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Small study found 10 days of electrical stimulation restored some lost vision for some patients
Pilocarpine expands the Schlemm canal in eyes with and without glaucoma

Pilocarpine Expands Schlemm Canal in Healthy Eyes, Glaucoma

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No differences in effect of pilocarpine in healthy eyes, eyes with glaucoma