Main Menu   Our Other Sites Bookstore Directory Statistics Vision Health Resources Vision Loss and Blindness Resources Search All Sites Site Map Eye Disorders: Glaucoma About Glaucoma Resources This site lists a selection of links to sites that will help you gain a better understanding of glaucoma and related diseases of the eye. All about High Eye Pressure and Glaucoma Treatment Researchers have discovered that eye drops used to treat high pressure can be effective in delaying the onset of glaucoma. Alternative Medicine Eye Care Objective is to provide a protocol to help with controlling glaucoma through nutrition and lifestyle changes, help protect optic nerves from further damage, and to eventually reduce or eliminate the need for medication if possible. ARVO - Once-Daily Fixed Combination Xalacom Compared with Twice-Daily Xalacom (latanoprost/timolol) More Effective than Cosopt (dorzolamide/timolol) for IOP Reduction in Patients with Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension in New Study. Atlas of Ophthalmology Online - Glaucoma Images Thousands of superb, high-quality glaucoma images, in topics across ophthalmology from the glaucoma section of University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute's Atlas of Ophthalmology. Common Vision Condition - Glaucoma An article about this disorder stressing the importance of regular eye examination. Comparison of Contrast Sensitivity, Visual Acuity, and Humphrey Visual Field Testing in Patients With Glaucoma Investigates the relationship between large-letter contrast sensitivity, high-contrast visual acuity, and visual field defects in patients with glaucoma who have 20/40 or better visual acuity. Comparison of latanoprost (Xalatan), bimatoprost (Lumigan), and travoprost (Travatan) in patients with elevated intraocular pressure. A 12-week, randomized, masked-evaluator multicenter study comparing the intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering effect and safety of latanoprost (Xalatan), bimatoprost (Lumigan), and travoprost (Travatan) in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension (OH). Coping with Glaucoma This is a story about the "silent thief of sight", by Edith Marks, an insidious eye disease that strikes without warning, without symptoms. Early Glaucoma Detection A new study shows by treating people with early stage glaucoma immediately, progression of the disease can be delayed. Early testing and treatment can literally save your sight. An estimated 3 million to 4 million Americans have glaucoma, and half of them don't even know it. Eye Drops Delay Onset Of Glaucoma In People At Higher Risk Researchers have discovered that eye drops used to treat high pressure inside the eye can be effective in delaying the onset of glaucoma. FDA Grants Xalatan (Latanoprost) Approval For Initial Treatment Of Elevated Eye Pressure Xalatan is the first and only prostaglandin with a first-line indication for the treatment of elevated eye pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP) in all three major markets: the United States, Europe and Japan. Four years later: A clinical update on latanoprost (Xalatan) Almost five years have elapsed since the introduction of latanoprost on several markets and considering the large number of publications dealing with it, the authors felt that it was worth re-evaluating the drug. Frequency doubling technology and high-pass resolution perimetry in glaucoma and ocular hypertension There was a strong correlation between FDT threshold C-20, FDT screening C-20-5 and HRP test results. Frequency doubling technology perimetry C-20-5 represents a good screening test for the detection of optic nerve damage in open-angle glaucoma. Glaucoma - VisionChannel The term "glaucoma" refers to a group of conditions that exhibit a gradual loss of vision, often without symptoms. Learn about diagnosis and treatment for this condition which can lead to vision loss. Glaucoma Doctors FYI Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, is an eye disease that results in low vision. To prevent blindness, ask a glaucoma doctor to perform glaucoma treatment. Glaucoma Net The Official Site of the Greek Glaucoma Society. Glaucoma Public Education Program National Eye Institute's glaucoma education Web page. Provides online and downloadable glaucoma educational material. Glaucoma Service and Foundation Resources and information about medications, support groups and awareness. Glaucoma Treatment Study Results Randomized comparison study of the three prostaglandin analogs (Xalatan, Lumigan, and Travatan) published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology. Health Factsheets from BUPA Explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of glaucoma. Available for down loading in Adobe acrobat format. Important Facts about Glaucoma Large and easy to access site with considerable useful information on all aspects of open-angle glaucoma the most common case of this disease. From American Academy of Ophthalmology's medical library. International Glaucoma Association The International Glaucoma Association is a registered charity which offers advice and support to glaucoma sufferers, campaigns for improved glaucoma services for glaucoma patients and aims to increase public awareness of glaucoma. Keep your sight Online test for glaucoma. Check your visual field with the Peristat - a new powerful tool, clinically proven to detect glaucoma. Latanoprost - Pediatric Ophthalmology Read about a study on the effectiveness of latanoprost therapy on children with glaucoma. See the methods, results, and conclusions. Latanoprost, Brimonidine Reduce Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma A DGReview of :"Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Effects of Latanoprost and Brimonidine Therapy in Patients With Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension: A Randomized Observer-Masked. Multicenter Study" Journal of Glaucoma Latanoprost (Xalatan) : An Update of its Use in Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension In patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma, a single drop of latanoprost 0.005% solution (about 1.5 microg) administered topically once daily reduced diurnal IOP by 22 to 39% over 1 to 12 months' treatment in well-controlled trials. LUMIGAN (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) Indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are intolerant of other intraocular pressure lowering medications or insufficiently responsive (failed to achieve target IOP determined after multiple measurements over time) to another intraocular lowering medications. MCW HealthLink Listing of 4 criteria used to diagnose glaucoma. Also includes the 3 types of treatments that are currently available to those that suffer. Medbroadcast.com Extensive data base about glaucoma, looks at what it is, the causes, diagnoses and detection, treatment and FAQs. National Eye Institute - Facts About Glaucoma Designed to help people with glaucoma and their families better understand the disease. It describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Contains illustrations and examples to compare with. National Eye Institute - Immediate Treatment Helps Delay Glaucoma Read results of a 6 year study showing that early treatment can prevent vision loss. National Glaucoma Research Established by the American Health Assistance Foundation to fund research on and educate the public about glaucoma through illustrations and facts. Ocular Hypertension Treatment - Doctor's Guide, May 8, 2002 IOP Reduction in Patients with Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension in New Study. The Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study The OHTS was designed to determine if using eyedrop medicines to lower eye pressure prevents or delays glaucoma in people with high eye pressure. Researchers have discovered that eye drops used to treat elevated pressure inside the eye can be effective in delaying the onset of glaucoma. Ophthalmology Review Journal - Glaucoma A non-profit organization devoted to the education and training of international eye care providers. Lists a number of medical articles and case studies about this severe eye disease. Primary open-angle glaucoma in blacks: a review Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most prevalent form of glaucoma and has a particularly devastating impact in blacks. Recent Advances In Glaucoma Management A summary of recent advances in the treatment and management of glaucoma by Dr. VKY Yong and Dr. PTK Chew. Results--Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) Researchers have discovered that eye drops used to treat elevated pressure inside the eye can be effective in delaying the onset of glaucoma. St LukesEye.com A graphic, description of glaucoma, its effects and treatment options. Photographic examples of various degrees of damage from elevated eye pressure. Wills Glaucoma Offers information about treatments, research, symptoms, plus weekly chat meetings with a specialist from Wills Eye Hospital. Xalatan - Doctor's Guide Article discusses Xalatan monotherapy as an equivalent to Timolol/Dorzolamide in treating interocular pressure. Text is clinical in focus. Xalatan (Latanoprost) Reduces Intraocular Eye Pressure Better Than Trusopt (Dorzolamide) A study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology about the effectiveness of this glaucoma medication. Xalatan.com: About Glacoma Information from Pharmacia including a guide to talking to your doctor. Glaucoma Treatment - Doctor's Guide Channels New study finds patients intraocular pressure improved when switched to Xalatan from other monotherapy. (May 8, 2002) Some of the information on this page is a derivative work of the Open Directory Project in accordance with their license. Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web. Submit a Site - Open Directory Project - Become an Editor All brands and product names are trademarked or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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