May 2017
New XEN Gel Stent is the Next-Generation Treatment for Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative eye disease and one of the most common causes of blindness worldwide. It is characterised by the progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells...
Apr 2017
New Research Partnership Targets Relatives of People with Glaucoma
People with a family history should get regular eye checks because, although glaucoma cannot be cured, if caught early it can usually be controlled...
Mar 2017
Medicines Used in the Treatment of Glaucoma
There are a number of classes of medications currently in use to treat glaucoma, and a combination of medications may be prescribed by your eye health provider...
Feb 2017
Visual Field Tests
Visual field testing is a crucial part in the diagnosis and treatment of all glaucomas and many neurological diseases. It is used to measure how well you can see throughout visual space...
Feb 2017
Glaucoma Following Congenital Cataract Surgery
Babies who have undergone cataract surgery at 3 months or younger may be at higher risk of developing glaucoma ...
Feb 2017
Maintaining Safe Driving Habits
If you notice changes in the way you drive or have wondered ”Am I a safe driver?”, the following may..
Feb 2017
Glaucoma Research Update: The Year in Review (2015)
2015 proved to be a busy year for glaucoma research, new insights into the mechanisms leading to glaucoma, especially normal tension glaucoma...
Feb 2017
Identifying Genetic Causes of Primary Congenital Glaucoma in Australia
New gene discoveries indicate that primary congenital glaucoma may be inherited in a dominant pattern, as well as recessive....
Feb 2017
Improving Quality of Life for Patients
Glaucoma impacts the quality of life (QoL) for over three hundred thousand Australians and their families. QoL is a reflection of an individual’s general wellbeing...