Glaucoma Articles A-Z
Although acute glaucoma occurs in less than 10 percent of glaucoma cases, it can cause rapid loss of vision. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at this serious condition and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Although the causes of glaucoma are not known, many factors increase the risk of developing the condition. This eMedTV page discusses specific risk factors (such as having diabetes or a family history of glaucoma) associated with the eye disease.
As this eMedTV article explains, glaucoma is a group of incurable eye diseases that are characterized by high pressure in the eye, damage to the optic nerve, and other problems. This page covers the diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of glaucoma.
Because glaucoma can severely reduce your ability to see, it may interfere with your ability to drive. This eMedTV Web page talks about glaucoma and driving. This page also lists several sources of help for those who are no longer able to drive.
Glaucoma and eye pressure, although they typically go hand in hand, are not always linked. This portion of the eMedTV library provides a thorough explanation of the relationship between glaucoma and eye pressure.