Feb 2017
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma is treated by lowering the pressure inside your eye with eye drops, laser, or surgery. If not treated, glaucoma can lead to vision loss and even blindness...
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...
Feb 2017
OrCam Assistive Technology Device
The world’s most advanced wearable assistive technology solution, OrCam MyEye communicates visual information by instantly reading any printed text...
Sep 2016
Does Altering Iridotomy Placement Reduce Side Effects?
An iridotomy of adequate size placed anywhere in the peripheral iris will relieve the fluid pressure from behind it...
Jul 2016
The TEK Gene: Responsible for Primary Congenital Glaucoma?
Researchers have identified a new genetic cause for childhood glaucoma. Primary congenital glaucoma is a severe form of glaucoma...
Jan 2016
Yoga Positions and Glaucoma
Certain yoga positions may increase intraocular pressure (IOP), and elevated IOP is the only modifiable risk factor for which treatment can slow progression glaucoma...