Cases of this eye condition are expected to increase around the world to 22 million by the year 2040. The key to holding onto your vision is getting diagnosis and treatment early.

This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity; captions are auto-generated.

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, ...

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases, most of which are characterized by increased pressure within the eye. This elevated pressure, caused by a backup of fluid, can gradually damage the optic nerve.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old woman in good health. I walk daily. The only prescribed medications I am on are two different eye drops for glaucoma. My eye pressure is under control; I have it ...

Glaucoma, often called the silent thief of sight, is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, yet as many as half of the ...

Nitinol has arrived in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, making symptom management for the progressive eye disease safer and personalized.

Ocular surface disease (OSD) is a prevalent yet frequently underrecognized challenge in the management of glaucoma. A ...

Glaucoma has long been treated as a plumbing problem of the eye, managed mainly by lowering pressure rather than protecting the tissue that is slowly dying. A new wave of research is now pointing to a ...

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

Discussions from the EnVision Summit 2025 highlighted several clinical and surgical challenges that are expected to shape conversations heading into the 2026 meeting, taking place from February 13-16 ...

The risk of developing glaucoma can be influenced mostly by an individual's body weight and overall physical health. Read on to know more about this condition. TheHealthSite.com ...