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Diabetes is one of the significant risk factors in causing glaucoma. Due to high pressure developed inside the eyes, the optic nerve is affected, resulting in vision loss. It is more common in older adults. Generally, there are four types of glaucoma. Open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma are the two major forms of glaucoma. It affects both the eyes. Microsurgery is the most commonly effective treatment option for treating glaucoma.

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Glaucoma: An Overview

Glaucoma is a condition affecting the eye in which the optic nerve is damaged by high levels of pressure, which can lead to blindness if left untreated.

5 min readJuly 17, 2018
Glaucoma: An Overview

Glaucoma: An Overview

Glaucoma is a condition affecting the eye in which the optic nerve is damaged by high levels of pressure, which can lead to blindness if left untreated.

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Glaucoma: An Overview

The Concept of Gene Therapy for Glaucoma

Gene therapy has emerged as a promising frontier in the treatment of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.

5 min readMay 20, 2025

Normotension Glaucoma - a Disease on the Rise

Glaucoma is a group of diseases causing long-standing progressive optic nerve damage. This article describes the essential features of this disease in detail.

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Normotension Glaucoma - a Disease on the Rise

Remedies for Glaucoma: Natural Remedies, Eye Drops, Medications, Lasers, Surgery

Various remedies for glaucoma include natural remedies, eye drops, medications, lasers, and surgery.

3 min readJuly 8, 2024

Mitomycin - Mechanism of Action, Indications, Dosage, and Adverse Drug Reactions

Mitomycin is a potent alkylating agent used in glaucoma filtration surgery, particularly trabeculectomy, to prevent DNA synthesis, cell division, and scarring.

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Age-Related Eye Disorders and Their Conservative Prevention Measures

Vision is the most important bodily sense; therefore, this article discusses the most prevalent age-related disorders and their prevention.

4 min readJune 28, 2018

Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution - An Overview

Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescription drug commonly used as an eyelash grower.

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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Glaucoma - An Overview

MIGS lowers eye pressure with fewer risks than older surgeries like trabeculectomy. It is a quick procedure that requires no general anesthesia.

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Common Myths About Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disorder that can lead to persistent vision loss. This article dispels myths about glaucoma.

4 min readMay 7, 2024