A Serious Blog
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Could one cataract operation replace years of glaucoma drops?
March 13, 2026A new 12-month trial readout suggests a drug-releasing cataract lens could keep many patients off daily glaucoma drops, raising hopes of longer-lasting pressure control.Read more… -
Living with Glaucoma: National Eye Health Week
September 24, 2024Glaucoma is an eye condition which affects the optic nerve. This is the essential connection which allows our eyes to send messages directly to our brains.Read more… -
Breakthrough glaucoma implant approved
July 31, 2020A revolutionary new eye implant that could aid Glaucoma treatment has been approved for use in the United States.Read more… -
New glaucoma test provides hope for preventing blindness
January 26, 2020Researchers have discovered 107 genes that increase the risk of developing glaucoma and have now developed a genetic test to detect those at risk.Read more… -
Rare eye condition gives ‘Ring of Fire’ effect
December 17, 2019A 44-year-old man from Texas has intrigued doctors who were performing a routine eye test on him.Read more… -
Could air pollution cause glaucoma?
December 02, 2019A recent study conducted by top facilities across the UK has found that polluted air, or atmospheric particulate matter (PM) may lead to an increased risk of glaucoma.Read more… -
New eye clinic vows to dramatically cut down waiting times
November 12, 2019A new NHS-funded eye clinic that vows they will dramatically cut down waiting times has opened its doors for the first time.Read more… -
Glaucoma linked to increased car accident risk
September 19, 2019Elderly people with moderate glaucoma are more likely to be involved in car accidents according to a recent study.Read more… -
New bionic eye implant could help restore sight in blind people
August 23, 2019A new study has made use of an implant that directly stimulates the optic nerve in your eye, bypassing the eyeball completely.Read more… -
New discovery could lead to cure for Glaucoma
December 06, 2018Scientists at Harvard Medical School have discovered a new pathway for the development of glaucoma which “gives hope for finding a cure” according to co-senior study author Professor Feng Chen.Read more…