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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for glaucoma
  1. Glaucoma (National Library of Medicine)  
    Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve. It is a leading ... no symptoms at first. Without treatment, people with glaucoma will slowly lose their peripheral, or side vision. ...
  2. Eye Care (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... at higher risk of getting diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma. Get regular exercise. Exercise may help to prevent ... of peripheral vision may be a sign of glaucoma. A visual acuity test, where you read an ...
  3. Optic Nerve Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... many different types of optic nerve disorders, including: Glaucoma is a group of diseases that are the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Glaucoma usually happens when the fluid pressure inside the ...
  4. Diabetic Eye Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... who already have other signs of diabetic retinopathy. Glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that can damage ... nerves that connects the eye to the brain). Glaucoma from diabetes happens when the blood vessels in ...
  5. Asian American Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Every racial or ethnic group has specific health concerns. Differences in the health of groups can result from: Genetics Environmental factors Access to care ...
  6. Black and African American Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Every racial or ethnic group has specific health concerns. Differences in the health of groups can result from: Genetics Environmental factors Access to care ...
  7. Eye Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... errors Cataracts - clouded lenses Optic nerve disorders, including glaucoma Retinal disorders - problems with the nerve layer at ...
  8. Marijuana (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is marijuana? Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mix of dried, crumbled parts from the marijuana plant. The plant contains chemicals which act ...
  9. Vision Impairment and Blindness (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... age-related eye diseases: macular degeneration, cataract and glaucoma. Other eye disorders, eye injuries, and birth defects ...