Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases, most of which are characterized by increased pressure within the eye. This elevated pressure, caused by a backup of fluid, can gradually damage the optic nerve.

Cases of this eye condition are expected to increase to 1.6 million in the UK by 2060.

Researchers have identified a metabolically sensitive cell subtype in the eye's drainage system which shows early signs of ...

Although primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 55, there remains no cure for the disease and its biological mechanisms are not well understood.

Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a rare but serious type of glaucoma. This condition occurs when drainage canals in the eye become blocked. If a person does not get treatment, acute angle-closure ...

What to know about glaucoma as cases expected to spike to 1.6 million - There are lots different types of glaucoma ...

Many people casually dismiss occasional blurry vision as simple eye fatigue or the need for new glasses. However, eye health specialists caution that this common symptom deserves serious attention, ...

Left untreated, glaucoma can lead to blindness ...