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Glaucoma is called the 'creeping thief of sight' because it strikes without obvious symptoms. Glaucoma affects people of all ages, from babies to adults. It is estimated that up to 1 million Indians, age 40 and over, have glaucoma.

Fundus of the Eye in Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can lead to damage to the eye's optic nerve which is responsible for good vision and result in blindness. The internal pressure in the eyes increases enough to damage the nerve fibers. Therefore, the person with glaucoma is usually unaware of it until serious loss of vision has occurred.

Latest Publication and Research on Glaucoma - Updated on 12/06/2011

Use of herbal medicines and nutritional supplements in ocular disorders: an evidence-based review. - Published by PubMed

Effect of caffeine on the intraocular pressure in patients with primary open angle glaucoma. - Published by PubMed

Jacobsen syndrome due to an unbalanced translocation between 11q23 and 22q11.2 identified at age 40 years. - Published by PubMed

Clinical and electrophysiologic outcome in patients with neovascular glaucoma treated with and without bevacizumab. - Published by PubMed

Head-down Posture Induces PERG Alterations in Early Glaucoma. - Published by PubMed

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Posted by: JerryMirro(Guest) Posted on: 05/10/2010

Your article is really very interesting. This is the information, Iâ€™ve been looking forâ€¦ Thanks

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Posted by: edmund33 Posted on: 08/10/2009

when having advanced glaucoma,is it true that eye surgery ,to lower the Internal eye pressure,may cause additional optic fiber
destruccion?

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Posted by: sudhirbhakri(Guest) Posted on: 04/10/2009

what is the best treatment for glucoma. is there any operation as in cataract?

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