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_ Glaucoma Vision HealthNew Glaucoma Drugs Yield Large, Lasting Reductions in Intraocular Pressure By Sondra Forsyth articleTwo novel ocular hypotensive agents that have just been approved for use in humans — netarsudil and latanoprostene bunod (LBN) … Read More→
_ Glaucoma10 Tips to Reduce Your Chance of Losing Vision from the Most Common Cause of Blindness By Jane Farrell articleGlaucoma, a condition that damages the optic nerve because of increased pressure on the eye, affects nearly 60 million people … Read More→
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_ Glaucoma Senior Health Vision HealthWhat You Must Know About Glaucoma By Sondra Forsyth articleBy Sondra Forsyth In April of 2013, I went for my annual eye exam. I’ve worn glasses or contacts for distance correction ever since elementary school but over the years, other than the usual age-related need for “readers”, I’ve never had any vision problems. This time, though, I saw a look of concern flash across the optometrist’s face when she did the test for ocular pressure. “Is something wrong?” I asked.