ATLANTA — Harry A. Quigley, MD, led a special session on glaucoma at this year’s SECO meeting that ranged from “what do we really know about glaucoma” to how glaucoma is treated with surgery and ...

A type of glaucoma called normal-tension glaucoma is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and possibly dementia, finds new research. A type of glaucoma called normal-tension ...

Glaucoma can cause damage to the optic nerve if left untreated, making frequent eye appointments vital for catching it quickly. So a lot of people think that glaucoma is a disease in which they have ...

Without treatment, glaucoma can cause irreversible, progressive vision loss and blindness. The progression rate may depend on the type of glaucoma someone has. Glaucoma is a progressive condition that ...

Glaucoma is not fatal. Without treatment, glaucoma can cause significant vision loss and eventually blindness, but early treatment can help protect vision and slow the progression of the disease.

Glaucoma comprises one of the most prevalent causes of permanent blindness. Glaucoma is progressive eyesight loss disease that develops with minimal symptoms until very substantial visual loss occurs.