A common eye ointment may quietly damage glaucoma implants—sometimes to the point of rupture—by making them swell from the ...

A new study warns that a widely used eye ointment can damage a popular glaucoma implant. Researchers found that oil-based ointments can be absorbed into the implant’s material, causing it to swell and ...

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Widely used eye ointments can cause glaucoma implants to swell and potentially rupture, according to new research from Nagoya ...

Glaucoma is scary for one simple reason, it doesn’t warn you before it starts taking your vision away. Most eye problems give ...

CHICAGO, Illinois — A large retrospective analysis of more than 150,000 eyes from a national eye registry have shown that combining surgeries for glaucoma and cataract into one procedure didn't ...

Glaucoma is a blinding disease caused by damage to the optic nerve, leading to permanent vision loss. The main risk factor is ...

While optometrists play an important role as part of the eye care team, they lack the proper level of education, training and ...

New Hampshire should insist that its citizens receive surgery from properly trained surgeons by asking legislators to reject ...

Glaucoma can occur in children, although it is rare. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve. Without ...