Low vision isn’t a natural part of getting older, though the conditions that cause it do become more common with age. Whether ...

Glaucoma affects peripheral vision, creating blind spots in the outer edges of a person’s visual field. This can affect daily activities such as driving and walking. Glaucoma is the name for a group ...

There are typically no visual changes in the initial stages of glaucoma. As damage occurs to the optic nerve, people may develop blind spots in their peripheral visual field. Some can see halos and ...

To investigate the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on vision-related quality of life (VRQOL) in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). This prospective cross-sectional study included ...

Four years ago, Donshae Hillary nearly lost hope that she’d ever regain her independence. The Houston native has been beset by vision problems since she was 12 years old. Glaucoma damaged her left eye ...

*Glaucoma affects an estimated 4.2 million people in the United States and is often called the silent thief of sight because ...

Cataracts and glaucoma are two eye ailments frequently encountered by people in the later years of life due to aging. While both may affect vision, they differ greatly in terms of causes, symptoms, ...

Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, often without early symptoms. An OU Health specialist explains who is most at risk and why eye exams matter. Glaucoma is one of the leading ...