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Glaucoma Patients: Beware of These Common Drugs

WEBA partial list of common drugs that can adversely impact people with narrow angles includes: Allergy-relief and decongestant drugs Allegra® (fexofenadine), Benadryl® …

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Log In to The Glaucoma Community—Responsum Health

WEBWhen you sign up for The Glaucoma Community, you’ll unlock personalized article recommendations, helpful resources on treatments and how to live well with glaucoma, …

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How Glaucoma Changes Your Vision

WEBHow vision is affected by glaucoma “The way the eye works,” Rosdahl says, “is light comes in through the cornea and the lens, and those structures focus the light …

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What You Should Know About Glaucoma and Mental Health

WEBResearch shows that, because glaucoma results in visual disability, patients can also develop anxiety and depression, which can make daily living and personal …

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Glaucoma Support Groups: Benefits and Where to Find Them

WEBThere are several ways to find support groups online: Do a general search for “glaucoma support groups” or “low vision support groups” in a search engine like Google, Bing, or …

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A Guide To Living With Glaucoma for Patients and Caregivers

WEBUndeniably, getting a glaucoma diagnosis and facing a new reality can be scary. While you may have to make lifestyle adjustments, the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) …

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Glaucoma Patient Summit 2022: Living Well With Glaucoma

WEBDiet and exercise (1:26) Ahmad A. Aref, M.D., of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, associate professor of ophthalmology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, points out …

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How Do Obesity and Metabolic Health Impact Eye Pressure

WEBWhen managing glaucoma, high intraocular (internal eye) pressure, or IOP, is the most important—as well as the sole modifiable—risk factor.

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What to Know About Sleep and Glaucoma Risk

WEBHow does sleep influence glaucoma risk? A brief video offers important, practical information on an underappreciated aspect of eye health.

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Glaucoma Prevention and Treatments, for Patients and Providers

WEBGlaucoma is the world’s second-leading cause of blindness, affecting about three million Americans. Unfortunately, researchers say, the majority of people with …

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Multiple Studies Suggest Antioxidants May Help Protect Optic Nerve

WEBQuercetin is a kind of flavonol found in foods such as leafy vegetables, broccoli, red onions, apples, grapes, black and green tea, and red wine. Quercetin is …

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Glaucoma Surgery

WEBThough the risks of glaucoma surgery are few, and their occurrence rare, the following possibilities should be discussed with your doctor before any type of glaucoma surgery. …

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Contact Lens Health Week: What Does It Teach Us

WEBEach year The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) designates the third full week of August as Contact Lens Health Week, an event meant to promote optimal eye …

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Coffee and Tea May Be Protective of Your Eyes and Brain, Study Says

WEBZhu concludes that mRNFL thickness is a measure of both eye and brain health. “Our findings indicate if we consume two to three cups of coffee or more than …

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Field of Vision Testing: What It Is, How It’s Done, and When You …

WEBThe Amsler grid is a basic visual field test that only assesses central vision, often used for home monitoring in people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The test …

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How Dr. Patricia Bath’s Invention Continues to Save Vision

WEBTo celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting women innovators, inventors, and leaders in public health and healthcare. Dr. Patricia Bath, the first Black female …

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AI Device Can Identify Signs of Disease to Preserve Vision

WEBEarly detection and treatment of eye disorders is vital for maintaining and preserving vision. Fortunately, researchers from Moorfields Eye Hospital and University …

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