A new study published in the journal of Medicine showed that the risk ofdeveloping obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increased ...

Background: Today, identified risk factors for normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) include abnormal ocular blood flow, abnormal blood coagulation, systemic hypotension, ischemic vascular disorders ...

Glaucoma can affect one or both eyes, and some individuals with high eye pressure never develop it. Normal-tension glaucoma ...

Background Normal tension glaucoma (NTG) is commonly treated with anti-glaucoma medications. Recently, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) has been demonstrated to lower the intraocular pressure ...

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. In most cases, glaucoma is caused by high pressure inside the eye. However, normal-tension ...

Normal-tension Glaucoma Damage occurs despite normal eye pressure, highlighting the importance of regular eye exams to detect subtle changes. Congenital Glaucoma This rare type affects infants and ...

John Berdahl, MD, discusses a non-surgical, non-drug treatment for glaucoma approved by the FDA in 2024. The pump uses negative pressure to lower eye pressure by an average of 39% in clinical trials, ...

No way,” he said. Data has shown that patients with normal tension or primary open-angle glaucoma have lower levels of ICP, while patients with ocular hypertension have higher levels of ICP.

Glaucoma tends to run in families so you must gather as much knowledge as you can about your family's eye health history. If you are at increased risk, you may need more frequent screening.