Study finds that resident macrophages maintain eye pressure by clearing buildup in drainage tissues. Their loss increases pressure, suggesting a new glaucoma treatment target beyond current therapies. Looking back, glaucoma specialists like Dr.

Understanding the Context

Christine Funke of Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center can remember a time not long ago when treatment options for the eye condition were greatly limited. UUHC Health Feed: How Modern Glaucoma Treatment Can Protect Your Vision Long Term Glaucoma is the term for a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve at the back of the eye. Without treatment, it can lead to vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma is not a life threatening ...

Key Insights

The American Journal of Managed Care: Dry Eye Treatment Gaps Persist, Whereas Comorbid DED Does Not Affect Glaucoma Adherence Dry Eye Treatment Gaps Persist, Whereas Comorbid DED Does Not Affect Glaucoma Adherence STAT: Smart contact lens monitors eye pressure and delivers glaucoma drugs in early tests A smart contact lens described in a research paper on Wednesday combines therapeutic and diagnostic capabilities for glaucoma patients.