Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a rare but serious type of glaucoma. This condition occurs when drainage canals in the eye become blocked. If a person does not get treatment, acute angle-closure ...

The use of bisphosphonates, particularly risedronate, in patients with osteoporosis is linked to a higher risk for acute angle closure but not open-angle glaucoma. Researchers conducted a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My eye doctor told me I’m in danger of an “acute attack” of narrow angle glaucoma and that I need iridotomy in both eyes right away. He also said this may be related to my headaches. I ...

Not all glaucoma cases are the same. There are actually several types of glaucoma, and your treatment will depend on what type of glaucoma you have. A small percentage of people with glaucoma have a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A case-crossover study conducted on a large health care database in South Korea shed light on the association ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My eye doctor told me I’m in danger of an “acute attack” of narrow angle glaucoma and that I need iridotomy in both eyes right away. He also said this may be related to my headaches. I ...

Traditional angle closure glaucoma management, including LPI, is being challenged due to limited evidence of efficacy in preventing visual field loss. The ZAP study suggests LPI's limited prophylactic ...

Glaucoma is the most common cause of blindness in older adults. The condition involves damage to the eye’s optic nerve, and without treatment, it can lead to vision loss or blindness. Glaucoma is a ...

The angle between your iris and cornea is vital in maintaining eye health. A wide angle typically allows for proper fluid drainage, while a narrow angle can affect eye function. But there’s no ...

Christie Brinkley was diagnosed with acute angle-closure glaucoma during her yearly physical. “They can fix it by, brace yourselves, drilling a hole through your eye,” the supermodel wrote on ...