Depending on the type of glaucoma, people typically have no symptoms in the early stages. However, once damage occurs to the optic nerve, people may notice blind spots, particularly in their ...

A University of Missouri researcher has discovered biomarkers in the eye that could help identify and treat glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness among older adults. Pawan Singh, an ...

More than 3 million Americans have glaucoma, and man y of them are seniors older than 65. Approximately 75% of people who are legally blind because of glaucoma are seniors, in fact. And it is believed ...

Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it damages the eyes slowly without causing pain or early warning ...

Although there already are "smart" contact lenses that monitor the eyes for signs of glaucoma, the devices are typically only worn when the patient is awake. A new type of contact lens, however, ...