Medical articles of Glaucoma

If you're living with mild to moderate glaucoma, it may be worth talking to your eye specialist to see if you're a suitable candidate to have the iStent implant, which is used to help lower eye pressu...

Eye check-ups and procedures can be a scary thought for some. However, it’s highly important to get your eyes tested for conditions such as glaucoma. Mr Vik Sharma highlights why you need to receive t...

PRESERFLO™ MicroShunt is the new 'minimally’ invasive glaucoma drainage device set to replace traditional trabeculectomy and offer patients a less traumatic alternative. London consultant ophthalmolog...

When glaucoma is left untreated, it can eventually lead to blindness. However, when caught early it can cause little to no disruption to your daily life. In this article, leading ophthalmologist Mr Sh...

Glaucoma is a progressive condition affecting the eyes, which, if left untreated, can cause the patient to lose their sight. Can you have glaucoma without realising it? And could titanium eye stents b...

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, which, in most cases cannot be prevented but early detection and treatment of the eye disease may reduce the risk of it progressing. ...

Glaucoma is a common cause of vision loss. It can develop over time, slowly chipping away at the individual’s eyesight. But what exactly is this condition? We asked leading ophthalmologist Mr Suman Bi...

Who is it for? How can it help with glaucoma? What can I expect from the procedure? And are there any risks? We asked consultant ophthalmologist Mr Suman Biswas, specialist in glaucoma surgery.

Ocular surface disease can be a big problem for glaucoma patients – even to the point where they may stop taking their glaucoma medication (see part 1 of this article). Is there a solution to this pro...

Glaucoma is all too common, affecting around 480,000 people in England alone. This condition involves excessive pressure on the optic nerve, leading to loss of vision. To make matters worse, patients ...