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...
Aug 2017
Glaucoma Drainage Devices
Glaucoma Drainage Devices (GDDs) are surgically implanted devices that are designed to control fluid leaving the eye...
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....
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...
Apr 2005
How Does Corneal Thickness Influence Risk of Developing Glaucoma?
People with very thick corneas tend to have high intraocular pressure, and people who have thin corneas have IOP which is lower than it should be...