An OU Health eye specialist explains who is most at risk, why symptoms are rare, and how early exams can prevent permanent blindness.

Glaucoma affects peripheral vision, creating blind spots in the outer edges of a person’s visual field. This can affect daily activities such as driving and walking. Glaucoma is the name for a group ...

Cases of this eye condition are expected to increase to 1.6 million in the UK by 2060.

There are typically no visual changes in the initial stages of glaucoma. As damage occurs to the optic nerve, people may develop blind spots in their peripheral visual field. Some can see halos and ...

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, prompting Rutgers Health experts to underscore the importance of early detection and public awareness. Often progressing silently without noticeable symptoms, it ...

Glaucoma is the term for a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve at the back of the eye. Without treatment, it can lead to vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma is not a life threatening ...

Glaucoma is a major public health issue in ophthalmology. Despite advances in diagnostics and treatment, it continues to be ...

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can lead to vision loss. Health experts are unsure of the exact cause of glaucoma. When a person has glaucoma, fluid does not properly drain out of the eye.