Apr 2018
Big Hopes for Humble Vitamin B3
Could an over-the-counter vitamin B3 supplement be the key to treating one of the ...
Mar 2018
Glaucoma Research: A Year of Progress
New approaches to detection and monitoring, and innovative treatments are positively impacting glaucoma outcomes...
Feb 2018
New Research: Exercise May Reduce Risk of Glaucoma
People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity may be able to significantly lower their risk of glaucoma, according to research...
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...
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
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
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...
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...