Glaucoma is a complex disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness.
If you've been told you are a glaucoma suspect, you're in good company — there are several million glaucoma suspects in the United States. Read More »
Glaucoma is actually a group of diseases. The most common type is hereditary.
There are typically no early warning signs or symptoms of open-angle glaucoma.
Early detection, through regular and complete eye exams, is the key to protecting your vision.
Everyone is at risk for glaucoma. However, certain groups are at higher risk than others.
Get the facts about glaucoma, and protect your vision.
Hannah was diagnosed with glaucoma just a few months after she was born. Now she is 17 and starting college. She talks about her struggles with glaucoma and why she supports Glaucoma Research Foundation in our search for a cure.
What do you need to know as a glaucoma patient during COVID-19? Watch this video for tips and advice from glaucoma specialist Terri Pickering, MD.
