Glaucoma

Women in Science: Aparna Rao is looking for ways to counter the irreversible effects of glaucoma

Aparna Rao is working on finding a cure for glaucoma — among the most mysterious and deadly diseases to affect the human eye.

Glaucoma causes 1.3 lakh Indians to go blind every year, say doctors

Glaucoma is causing blindness among 1.3 lakh Indians every year and the major reason behind it is the absence of early symptoms, say doctors.

Glaucoma can now be treated with a simple injection, say eye doctors

Glaucoma, an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and can result in vision loss and blindness, can now be treated with a simple injection

Too much coffee can make you blind

Researchers found that heavy caffeinated coffee consumption is associated with an increased risk of developing exfoliation glaucoma