What Type of Glaucoma Do I Have?
There are several types of glaucoma. 1. “Wide” or ” Open” Angle Glaucoma 2. “Narrow” or “Closed” Angle Glaucoma 3. “Combined” or “Mixed” Mechanism Glaucoma Patients should know which type
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Preventing and Treating Glaucoma
The goal in preventing and treating the risk of glaucoma, or the presence of glaucoma, is to lower the pressure in the eye which we refer to as the intraocular
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is the leading cause of permanent blindness worldwide. It is known as “The Silent Thief of Sight” because it often progresses slowly without the patient becoming aware of their
Laser Treatment for Glaucoma
The use of lasers in the management of glaucoma has become more frequent than ever. In past years, the use of lasers for lowering had been reserved for late in
Toric Intraocular Lenses
In cataract surgery the cloudy natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a perfectly clear intra ocular lens (IOL). There are three types of IOL’s used in
Imaging the Retina at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Retina Center
The last 5 years have seen revolutionary changes in the imaging of the retina tissue located in the back of the human eye. The Macula is a tiny half millimeter