Glaucoma
Glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases that feature high pressure in the eye and other problems. This eMedTV selection offers an in-depth look at this topic, including possible symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and more.
Glaucoma Symptoms
One or both eyes may be affected by glaucoma symptoms, which can include narrowed vision or blindness. As this eMedTV Web page explains, however, signs and symptoms will vary, depending on the type of glaucoma a person has.
Xalatan
Xalatan is a prescription medicine licensed to reduce eye pressure caused by certain conditions. This eMedTV resource explains how the eye drops work, explores their effects, and explains when and how to use them.
Travatan
Travatan is a prescription eyedrop used to treat high eye pressure and open angle glaucoma. This eMedTV Web page describes the drug in more detail, explains how it works to lower eye pressure, and lists side effects reported with this medication.
Glaucoma Treatment
As this eMedTV article explains, treatment for glaucoma (such as medications, surgery, and laser surgery) should be administered as soon as possible to avoid more serious vision complications. This page takes a look at these treatment options.
Lumigan
Lumigan is a prescription eye drop used to reduce eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV segment explains how Lumigan works, offers general dosing guidelines for the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Glaucoma Diagnosis
As this eMedTV article explains, making a diagnosis of glaucoma is based on the results of a comprehensive eye exam. This segment describes the tests that are used to make a diagnosis, including the "air puff" test that many people are familiar with.
Glaucoma Research
Areas of glaucoma research include finding the cause of the disease and developing better treatment methods. This eMedTV segment discusses the progress and newest findings of current research studies and describes the benefits for study participants.
Open Angle Glaucoma
Open angle glaucoma (the most common type) is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. This eMedTV Web page describes this condition in detail, with information on possible symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and more.
Glaucoma Surgery
Generally, surgery for glaucoma is performed when other efforts have failed to control pressure in the eye. This eMedTV resource describes the process of this surgery, including information on potential risks and expected results.
Glaucoma Laser Surgery
Although laser surgery can stop the progression of glaucoma, it can't repair existing damage. This eMedTV Web page contains important information about this type of surgery, including what to expect before and after the procedure.
Causes of Glaucoma
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.
Timoptic
Timoptic is a prescription eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with high eye pressure or glaucoma. This eMedTV segment describes this product in more detail, including how the medication works, possible side effects, and more.
Acute Glaucoma
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.
Glaucoma Medications
There are several medications used for glaucoma, including beta-blockers, miotics and adrenergic agonists. This eMedTV article describes these medications and explains how they can help stop the progression of the disease.
Generic Xalatan
Xalatan (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) is not yet available in generic form. This article from the eMedTV archives explores when generic Xalatan could become available and explains the difference between a generic drug and its "generic name."
Betimol
Betimol is a medicated eye drop used for lowering eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of this drug, including information on how it works, when to take it, possible side effects, and more.
Istalol
Istalol is a prescription eye drop used to reduce eye pressure in people with certain eye conditions. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works, describes possible uses, offers general dosing guidelines, and lists some potential side effects.
Glaucoma Cure
A glaucoma cure currently does not exist, but there are many things you can do to help protect your vision. This eMedTV resource discusses the possibility of finding a glaucoma cure and offers tips on protecting your vision.
