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My 4 siblings have all been diagnosed with glaucoma now that we are all over 70. We all know the importance of good care, having watched our mother courageously cope with her blindness...

Myopia (near-sightedness) is a significant risk factor for the development of glaucoma.1,2 There are a number of reasons for this, not all of which are well understood...

As a clinical educator at Glaucoma Australia, Eleasha Figredo works closely with patients to support them throughout their journey, reassuring them along the way...

The Molteno is a device that has saved the sight of thousands of patients worldwide who have severe or complex glaucoma by lowering intraocular pressure over the long-term...

The quest for a ‘Holy Grail’ treatment has always boiled down to three factors: universal effectiveness, reduced side effects and compliance...

Researchers from the University of Birmingham in the UK are paving the way for promising new anti-fibrotic therapies to be developed for the treatment of open angle glaucoma...

There is a strong history of glaucoma in my family, my paternal grandfather had glaucoma, my mother had glaucoma, and both had very poor vision when they passed...

In this article Glaucoma Australia's clinical volunteer, Tessa Gatt-Rutter shares 3 simple ways you can support your loved one as they progress through their glaucoma journey...

"...I am so thankful to all the wonderful medical staff that work so hard for their patients...and to the generosity of family members who help facilitate organ donation, so that people like myself can receive the gift of sight..."