Your February newsletter from Glaucoma Research Foundation.
What Causes Secondary Glaucoma?
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There are two main subtypes of glaucoma – primary glaucoma, when there is no identifiable cause, and secondary glaucoma, where the cause is a secondary factor such as trauma, another illness, or medications. It is important to be vigilant about your overall health and be aware of things that can increase your chances of developing glaucoma.
The basic cause of glaucoma is a blockage to the drainage system of the eye; something is getting in the way of the eye’s natural drain, and as a result, pressure builds up. This pressure exerts a damaging effect to the optic nerve and causes the nerve tissue to degenerate. This leads to irreversible vision loss such as blurred or blind spots in the vision, glare, and the inability to see in dimly lit conditions.
Trauma to the eye can occur as a result of injury such as an accident that causes the eye or surrounding structures to be hurt, or as a result of another eye surgery or laser treatment that you’ve had. Injuries can stretch and cause scarring to the eye’s drainage system. Sometimes blood or even a foreign body can land in the drainage system and lead to the drain slowing down to the point where the amount of fluid being formed in the eye is too much for it to handle. People who have had an eye injury should get a test called “gonioscopy” to check the drainage angle. There are certain diseases that affect your entire body and can lead to secondary ramifications to the eye. |
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Our Top Viewed Glaucoma Webinars |
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| | Glaucoma Research Foundation regularly presents "Innovations in Glaucoma" webinars featuring researchers and clinicians working to help save vision and find a cure for glaucoma, eye care specialists with tips for managing and living with glaucoma, and patients sharing their personal experiences. You can watch the recorded webinars on our website and on our YouTube channel. Following are some of the most watched webinars —in case you missed them, now is a perfect time to catch up and learn more! |
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Lifestyle Tips for Glaucoma Patients — At Glaucoma Research Foundation we are often asked, "what can I do for optimal eye health in addition to following my doctor's treatment plan?" Learn more about the role of lifestyle and alternative therapies in our most-watched webinar. Glaucoma patient Richie Kahn moderates the 55-minute webinar featuring glaucoma specialists Sarah H. Van Tassel, MD (Weill Cornell Medical College) and Shan Lin, MD (Glaucoma Center of San Francisco).
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Understanding Vision Restoration — This informative research presentation features Derek Welsbie, MD, PhD, a principal investigator in the Catalyst for a Cure Vision Restoration Initiative. The webinar was moderated by David Calkins, PhD. |
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Shining Light on Glaucoma: Expert Tips to Prevent Blindness — In this webinar, Constance Okeke, MD (Glaucoma Specialist at Virginia Eye Consultants) discusses what you need to know about glaucoma and gives her top pieces of advice for patients. Topics covered include glaucoma awareness, screening, treatment options, prevention, expert tips, and more. |
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