Glaucoma

Glaucoma Risk Factors and Strategies for Prevention

While glaucoma can strike anyone, certain factors can increase an individual's risk. Learn about risk factors as well as strategies for preventing glaucoma.

Glaucoma Eye Drops

The most common treatment for glaucoma is prescription eye drops, which lower the pressure inside the eye to reduce the risk of damage to the optic nerve.

Lecture: Glaucoma Research Update

Watch a lecture hosted by the Prevention of Blindness Society in which glaucoma expert Dr. Arthur Schwartz discusses the latest glaucoma research.

Lecture: Introduction to Glaucoma

Watch a lecture which provides an introduction to glaucoma by Howard Weiss, MD, MPH, an ophthalmologist at Washington Eye Physicians and Surgeons.

How Do You Know If You Have Glaucoma?

The key to preventing glaucoma damage is early detection. Regular eye exams will let you know if you have glaucoma so you can start treatment immediately.

What If You Have Cataracts And Glaucoma?

Did you know you can have cataracts and glaucoma at the same time? Learn more about treatment options if this happens to you.

The Signs and Symptoms of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the most preventable cause of vision loss in the developed world, so it is important to get routine eye exams and understand glaucoma symptoms.

5 Ways to Manage Glaucoma and Prevent Vision Loss

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness worldwide, but it is treatable if diagnosed early. Learn 5 ways you can manage glaucoma and prevent vision loss.

What is a Glaucoma Suspect?

A glaucoma suspect is someone who has one or more risk factors for developing glaucoma, but does not yet have damage or vision loss due to the disease.