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 ...

Glaucoma is when the optic nerve in the eye becomes damaged. The different stages of narrow angle glaucoma relate to the extent of the damage to the optic nerve and the level of pressure in the eye.

Christie Brinkley went in for a routine eye exam and ended up discovering that she has a type of glaucoma — one that required surgery to treat. "I just discovered that I have something called Acute ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The surgical management of a patient presenting with iris bombé, acute angle-closure glaucoma and cataract poses ...

Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who took alpha-blockers to manage the condition were roughly 50% more likely to develop acute angle-closure glaucoma than were those who did not use the ...

Researchers have predicted that cases of glaucoma, a common eye condition that can lead to blindness if not treated, are expected to increase around the world in the coming years. In the year 2010, ...

The use of bisphosphonates, particularly risedronate, in patients with osteoporosis is linked to a higher risk for acute angle closure but not open-angle glaucoma. Researchers conducted a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My eye doctor told me I’m in danger of an “acute attack” of narrow angle glaucoma and that I need iridotomy in both eyes right away. He also said this may be related to my headaches. I ...

Researchers have predicted that cases of glaucoma, a common eye condition that can lead to blindness if not treated, are expected to increase by 60% across the UK by 2060. Using the latest census data ...