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UBM
Dec 2017
Angle Closure Glaucoma – Detection and Interventions
Acute angle closure causes a sudden very high pressure. Symptoms can be severe, and patients usually seek help from a doctor or optometrist. ..
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Nov 2017
Vision Aids: Helping You to Read Again
Vision aids help those patients living with glaucoma, continue living independently and carry out a wide range of daily living activities...
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Sep 2017
Should You Consider Natural Remedies for Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a chronic and incurable condition, but there are proven, effective medical treatments to help control it, slow it down, and save your sight...
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Zinc
Sep 2017
Zinc Chelation Protects Optic Nerve and Ganglion Cells After Injury
Removing excess zinc after an optic nerve injury could protect against permanent vision loss, as the death of ganglion cells and the optic nerve can result in glaucoma...
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Aug 2017
New Contact Lens Measures Glucose and IOP Continuously
Scientists have been trying to develop contact lenses so they can directly detect biomarkers found in tears due to its non-invasiveness...
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Aug 2017
A Guide to Sunglasses
Many patients experience discomfort from excessive light and glare including those ...
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Aug 2017
GDF15: A New Biomarker Yields Early Detection of Neurodegeneration in ...
Glaucoma is often called the ‘silent killer of eye sight’, because it causes no pain or symptoms. There has been some exciting advancements...
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Aug 2017
Glaucoma Drainage Devices
Glaucoma Drainage Devices (GDDs) are surgically implanted devices that are designed to control fluid leaving the eye...
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Aug 2017
Men Neglecting Eye Health
Men are neglecting the health of their eyes to the detriment of their overall wellbeing, Glaucoma Australia urges you to start conversations with the men in your life...
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