glaucoma : Science World Report

Apr 28, 2017 05:00 AM EDT

New Eye Test Could Detect Early Glaucoma Before Symptom Of Blindness Begins

A new eye test known as Darc could identify glaucoma before the loss of vision begins.

Oct 21, 2015 04:23 PM EDT

Latinos With African Ancestry Have Increased Glaucoma Risk

Latinos with African ancestry are at a higher risk for glaucoma, according to recent findings published in the journal Opthalmology.

Jul 23, 2015 08:01 PM EDT

Scientists Are 'Looking Into' A New Medication For Tuberculosis

New findings published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy reveal that a compound found in drugs used to treat glaucoma--known as ethoxzolamide--may also be helpful in turning off tuberculosis bacteria's ability to sense immune system attacks, making them shorter and more effective.

Apr 27, 2015 05:05 PM EDT

High Blood Pressure May Increase Your Risk Of Glaucoma

Could high blood pressure increase the risk of glaucoma? New findings examine how the second leading cause of blindness in the world could also be hurting health in another way.

Sep 12, 2014 06:17 PM EDT

New Glaucoma Culprit Uncovered

Glaucoma remains the leading cause of irreversible blindness throughout the world. Yet scientists have discovered a new culprit that's causing the health issue.

Sep 10, 2014 03:41 PM EDT

Novel Cause of Glaucoma Discovered in Animal Model

Glaucoma remains a leading cause of blindness throughout the world. As it stands, older individuals are at a higher risk for the health issue, but younger individuals can still suffer from the problem, with 1 out of every 10,000 babies born in the United States diagnosed with the disorder. African A...