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Can You Have Eye Disease Without Symptoms? Understanding Glaucoma

Jan 23, 2026 11:40 IST

What makes glaucoma especially dangerous is its lack of early symptoms. A doctor explains why screening matters.
Uncontrolled Steroid Use Is Driving Up Glaucoma Cases In India, Say Doctors

Jan 21, 2026 02:48 IST

Doctors across India are now raising concern over the widespread and unsupervised use of steroids. They say that these medications can significantly raise eye pressure when used for prolonged periods.
Can Pregnancy And Menopause Affect Your Vision?

Mar 4, 2025 09:17 IST

Understanding how pregnancy and menopause impact eye health can help women take proactive steps to protect their vision. Here's what you need to know about the effects of these hormonal changes on eye health.
World Glaucoma Day 2024: Follow These Prevention Tips For Better Eye Health

Mar 12, 2024 04:08 IST

World Glaucoma Day 2024: Below we share a list of preventive tips you can follow for better eye health.
World Glaucoma Day 2024: Signs You Might Have Glaucoma & Tips To Lower Risk

Mar 12, 2024 03:00 IST

It is important to note that glaucoma is often asymptomatic in its early stages, and regular eye exams are essential for early detection and treatment.
World Glaucoma Day 2024: 8 Myths About Glaucoma Debunked

Mar 12, 2024 02:48 IST

Here we debunk some common myths about glaucoma.
Eyes: Here's Why Early Detection Of Glaucoma Is Essential For Better Health

Jan 31, 2024 05:22 IST

Regular eye exams are not only essential for detecting refractive errors and updating prescription eyeglasses.
World Sight Day 2022: Genetic Predisposition To Glaucoma

Oct 13, 2022 11:17 IST

World Sight Day 2022: A lot of glaucoma cases are not diagnosed in time due to poor attention to family history. In general, an average individual has a 3.5% risk of developing glaucoma in their lifetime.
All You Need To Know About Glaucoma

Mar 15, 2022 01:57 IST

Glaucoma is a disease which occurs when fluid builds up in the front part of the eye. That extra fluid increases the pressure in the eye, damaging the optic nerve. Know more about glaucoma this Glaucoma Awareness Week 2022
Study Reveals Glaucoma May Be More Than Eye Pressure Issue

Apr 14, 2021 11:29 IST

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that affects the optic nerve in the eye.This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye. As per a recent study, there can be many other factors that can be linked with glaucoma.
Glaucoma Needs More Attention, Says Expert- Learn More About Causes And Symptoms

Apr 2, 2021 03:29 IST

Glaucoma: According to Dr Tanuj Dada, you must get an eye check-up done once in two years after the age of 40, and every year after the age of 60. Doing so can help in prevention, timely diagnosis and effective treatment of glaucoma.
Glaucoma: Importance Of Early Detection, Symptoms And Care

Mar 18, 2021 05:44 IST

Glaucoma is a condition which occurs as the result of abnormally high pressure built up inside an eye. Over a period of time, this increased pressure will erode the optic nerve tissue, which ultimately leads to vision loss.
Is Glaucoma Preventable? Here's What Expert Says; Know Symptoms, Risk Factors And Precautions You Must Follow

Jul 20, 2020 01:11 IST

Glaucoma prevention: According to WHO, glaucoma is becoming an increasingly important cause of blindness, as the world's population ages. As per the analysis, glaucoma is responsible for approximately 5.2 million blind (15% of the total burden of world blindness).
What Are The Early Signs And Symptoms Of Glaucoma

May 1, 2018 05:46 IST

Glaucoma is an eye disease which can lead to optic nerve damage, mainly because of excess pressure inside the eye.
A Simple Eye Test Can Detect Eary Signs Of Glaucoma

Nov 6, 2017 02:14 IST

A simple eye test can detect glaucoma nearly 20 years before the symptoms start showing.
Stem Cell Injection May Ward Off Glaucoma: Study

Jul 27, 2016 02:44 IST

An infusion of stem cells harvested from a patient's own skin may help restore proper drainage for fluid-clogged eyes at risk of glaucoma, a new study in mice has found.
Smart Contact Lens Can Help Predict Glaucoma Progression

Feb 8, 2016 12:15 IST

A contact lens with a built-in sensor could help doctors determine which glaucoma patients have a higher risk of disease progression, says a new study.
3 New Glaucoma-Related Genes Found

Jan 12, 2016 12:20 IST

A team of US researchers including an Indian-origin scientist has identified three more genes that contribute to the most common type of glaucoma. The findings increase the total number of such genes to 15.
In a First, Retinal Nerve Cells Grown in Lab

Dec 1, 2015 12:29 IST

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have developed a method to efficiently turn human stem cells into retinal nerve cells that transmit visual signals from the eye to the brain.
Excess weight protects women against glaucoma

Aug 24, 2010 01:37 IST

While maintaining a healthy weight is linked to a lowered risk of heart disease, being overweight may protect some women from glaucoma.
Tight necktie and risk of glaucoma

Feb 23, 2010 10:11 IST

Wearing a necktie too tight increases the pressure of fluid within the eye, and that could lead to glaucoma according to a latest report by eye specialists.
Long computer use and eye disease

Feb 3, 2010 11:50 IST

The number of hours in front of a computer screen may increase the risk of glaucoma in people who are myopic or shortsighted.
Sibling with glaucoma means you're at risk

Jan 5, 2006 12:37 IST

Brothers and sisters of patients with glaucoma have about a 20 percent chance of having developed the disease by the time they reach age 70.
Hypertension increases glaucoma risk

Aug 18, 2005 02:35 IST

Hypertensive people are at an increased risk of suffering from glaucoma, a condition in which the pressure within the eye increases.
Glaucoma treatment may cause breathing problems

Dec 19, 2002 05:07 IST

Drugs commonly used to treat glaucoma can cause breathing problems in elderly patients. While topical beta-blocker therapy for glaucoma is known to cause bronchospasm in patients with asthma and COPD, findings from a new study suggest that the adverse airway effects of such therapy is also linked to airway obstruction in patients without respiratory disease.