Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Fortunately, there are ways to slow its progression and even prevent it. Tonometry tests play an important role in monitoring eye health for risk of glaucoma. Keep reading to learn how home tonometry tools are changing glaucoma management.  Glaucoma Facts and Risk Factors Glaucoma is a […]

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A recent study examined the effects of statins on the risk of developing primary open-angle glaucoma. Glaucoma is a condition where there is increased pressure in the eye, which affects the optic nerve, potentially leading to blindness. A recent study carried out at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, published in JAMA Ophthalmology, investigated the effects of […]

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Affecting over 60 million people worldwide, glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. Glaucoma is a group of diseases which cause the degeneration of the optic nerve resulting in irreversible vision loss and potential blindness if it is not detected early. There is a need to improve glaucoma tests for early detection, as most patients […]

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Scientists have come to the conclusion that daily statin therapy is associated with a lower incidence of open-angle glaucoma. The results of this recent study are published in Journal of American Medical Association Ophthalmology.   Glaucoma is a vision-threatening condition that results from an increased intraocular pressure (the pressure inside the eyes). This condition potentially […]

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What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of conditions in which the optic nerve, which allows you to see by transmitting images to your brain, is damaged. This damage leads to blind spots in your vision, and eventually, blindness is a matter of years, if untreated. Symptoms The most common kind of glaucoma is open-angle […]

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