Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a rare but serious type of glaucoma. This condition occurs when drainage canals in the eye become blocked. If a person does not get treatment, acute angle-closure ...

Angle-closure glaucoma remains one of the leading causes of irreversible visual impairment globally. It arises from the obstruction of aqueous humour drainage due to a narrowed or closed iridocorneal ...

The angle between your iris and cornea is vital in maintaining eye health. A wide angle typically allows for proper fluid drainage, while a narrow angle can affect eye function. But there’s no ...

Not all glaucoma cases are the same. There are actually several types of glaucoma, and your treatment will depend on what type of glaucoma you have. A small percentage of people with glaucoma have a ...

Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight”, and for good reason. Millions live with this condition without even ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . IOP, anterior chamber depth, axial length, lens thickness and spherical equivalent are risk factors for PACG.

The use of bisphosphonates, particularly risedronate, in patients with osteoporosis is linked to a higher risk for acute angle closure but not open-angle glaucoma. Researchers conducted a ...

Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who took alpha-blockers to manage the condition were roughly 50% more likely to develop acute angle-closure glaucoma than were those who did not use the ...

(Family Features) – More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss in the nation. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can stop ...