Author: Dr. Shaun Larsen

Normal Tension Glaucoma    A kind of open-angle glaucoma known as normal-tension glaucoma, also known as low tension glaucoma or normal-pressure glaucoma, damages the optic nerve without causing intraocular pressure to exceed a normal range. This is distinct from other kinds of glaucoma in which increased intraocular pressure results in optic nerve damage. Researchers still…

Angle-closure glaucoma, which can be acute or chronic and is caused by a physical obstruction of the anterior chamber angle, is one of the many kinds of glaucoma. Severe ocular discomfort and redness, blurred vision, colorful halo rings surrounding lights, headaches, nausea, and vomiting are all signs of acute angle closure. IOP (intraocular pressure) is…

Pigmentary glaucoma: What is it?  When the optic nerve is harmed by pigment dispersion syndrome, pigmentary glaucoma (PG) is detected. Although we will examine pigmentary glaucoma in this post, it is important to note that some people may have pigment dispersion without having glaucoma.  Because this type of glaucoma can be a sneaky condition with…

Glaucoma medicine: The possibilities for treating glaucoma are many. These consist of surgery, laser treatments, and eye drops. All of them aim to lower eye pressure and safeguard the optic nerve in the process.  Currently, ocular drops are frequently the primary option for treating patients in the US. Many patients can safely manage their ocular…

Natural remedies for glaucoma Despite the fact that there is no known cure for glaucoma, there are certain natural health and wellness suggestions that may help your eyes adapt to medical treatment as effective as possible. Natural treatments for glaucoma may be a useful addition to medical care but are not sufficient to fully address…

Due to increased eye pressure, glaucoma is an eye disorder that damages the ocular nerves. If neglected, it can result in blindness and visual loss. The condition of glaucoma comes in several forms. However, primary open-angle glaucoma and primary angle-closure glaucoma are the most prevalent types. More than 2 million Americans are affected by these…

Does THC help with glaucoma? While there have long been jokes about “smoking your glaucoma medication,” the first significant research to correlate marijuana use with glaucoma treatment was in 1971 (and was published in the esteemed JAMA, of all places!).  Despite the rising popularity of medicinal marijuana, the majority of the current discussion is on…

People of all ages continue to have glaucoma as one of their main concerns when it comes to their eye health. It can affect your vision and result in blindness if untreated.  However, the number of persons who lose their vision due to glaucoma is declining by roughly 50%. This is because of recent developments…

Lowering Eye Pressure Through Glaucoma Surgery Trabeculectomy A successful glaucoma procedure for many years has been trabeculectomy. In the US, it is typical to start treating glaucoma with medications and laser therapy before resorting to surgery. Trabeculectomy is frequently suggested as the next course of action when these procedures are unsuccessful or cannot be employed.…

A collection of tests known as glaucoma tests are used to identify glaucoma, an eye condition that can lead to blindness and visual loss. When fluid accumulates in the front of the eye, glaucoma results. The additional fluid raises ocular pressure. The optic nerve can be harmed by elevated eye pressure. Information is sent from…

What is acute angle closure glaucoma? When the fluid pressure inside of your eye rapidly increases, it can lead to acute angle-closure glaucoma, a serious eye disorder. A red eye, sudden, intense eye pain, and decreased or blurred vision are the typical symptoms. You may feel sick to your stomach. To alleviate symptoms and stop…