Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight”, and for good reason. Millions live with this condition without even knowing it, as early signs are virtually invisible. While modern life brings ...

Anyone can develop glaucoma, but your risk may be higher if you have a family member with the disorder. Genetics are also the primary risk factor for developing specific types of glaucoma that develop ...

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness across the world, not only because it is untreatable, but also because it often escapes detection for years. The condition causes slow, ...

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 ...

Congenital glaucoma describes a rare group of diseases that affect the eyes from birth. When a newborn has glaucoma, the fluid in the eye does not drain properly, placing pressure on the optic nerve.

Glaucoma is characterized by damage to the optic nerve, and while there’s no universally accepted staging system, doctors use various methods to categorize its progression, from mild to advanced.

New research led by scientists at Mass Eye and Ear and Brigham and Women's Hospital, member hospitals of Mass General Brigham, reveals the role that a genetic variant associated with Alzheimer's ...

Researchers have demonstrated that the APOE4 gene variant, which increases risk for Alzheimer's but decreases risk of glaucoma, blocks a disease cascade that leads to the destruction of retinal ...

Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide, and is currently incurable.

New research led by scientists at Mass Eye and Ear and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, member hospitals of Mass General Brigham, reveals the role that a genetic variant associated with Alzheimer’s ...