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Glaucoma:     more books (100)

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) Glaucoma: The Essential Treatments and Advances That Could Save Your Sight (What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About...) by Gregory K. Harmon, Nancy Intrator, 2004-10-01 The Glaucoma Book: A Practical, Evidence-Based Approach to Patient Care A Patient's Guide to Glaucoma by Young H Kwon, John H Fingert, et all 2008-04-23 Glaucoma: Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Ophtalmology (Wills Eye Series) by Douglas J. Rhee, Christopher J. Rapuano, 2003-01-09 Shields' Textbook of Glaucoma (Allingham, Shields' Textbook of Glaucoma) Glaucoma: Expert Consult Premium Edition - Enhanced Online Features, Print, and DVD, 2-Volume Set by Tarek M. Shaarawy MDMSc, Mark B. Sherwood FRCPFRCOphth, et all 2009-04-29 Glaucoma: Identification and Co-Management Glaucoma-Patient to Patient-A Coping Guide for You and Your Family by Edith Marks, 2010-04-05 Becker-Shaffer's Diagnosis and Therapy of the Glaucomas (Becker-Shaffers) by Robert L. Stamper MD, Marc F. Lieberman MD, et all 2009-06-18 Coping With Glaucoma by Edith Marks, Rita Mountauredes, 1997-09-30 Glaucoma Surgery (Book & DVD) Understanding Glaucoma chart by Various, 2010-03-16 The Physician's Guide to Cataracts, Glaucoma, and Other Eye Problems by John Eden, Consumer Reports Books, 1992-05 Management of Cataracts and Glaucoma

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1. Glaucoma Research Foundation
   The glaucoma Research Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicatedto conquering glaucoma through education and research.  
   http://www.glaucoma.org/
   
   Extractions: @import "/style/master.css"; @import "/style/sIFR-screen.css"; @import "/style/print.css"; Skip to main content. Donate Home ... How to Help Search this site We seek out new approaches to glaucoma research, and we follow the funding through to results. Our continuing commitment has led to important and promising insights. Find out more Catalyst For a Cure Pilot Project Grants Research Milestones ... Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can steal sight without warning or symptoms. Three million Americans have it. Only half know. Risk Factors Types Tests for Glaucoma When you understand and manage your glaucoma, you can continue to live your life fully. Support Groups Financial Assistance Until a cure is found, medication and surgery effectively stop or slow the progression of the disease. Medications Surgery Your donation will help fund new projects and ongoing investigations. Every day of research, each new insight shared, brings us closer to the cure for a leading cause of blindness. Donate Online Volunteer Based in San Francisco, we fund glaucoma research world-wide.

2. Glaucoma
   Explains how this eye disease affects people of all ages, and shows what things look like to someone who has it.  
   http://www.paperpen.com/glaucoma/
   
   Extractions: click to enlarge Links Contact Me Heyward Drayton To put it in the simplest definition, it is a disease in your eye that can damage the optic nerve when the fluid (that keeps your eye healthy, white, and thick) gets stuck when it is draining and clogs up and causes pressure, which could cause blindness to your eyes. Doctors don’t know why it happens in some people, so there is no real cure. The doctors do know that it takes place in the canal in the eye and they can do surgery to fix it and you can control the pressure with drugs. Glaucoma can affect the eyes in one of two ways. It usually affects both eyes, and it is the leading cause of blindness in the world. The fluid (that stops flowing and builds up the pressure, or the main cause of glaucoma) has a little to do with it, too. It keeps the eye firm and clear and if it doesn’t flow through the eye, then the eye doesn’t stay clear and firm. The pressure also affects the vision of the person. The pressure can damage the optic nerve and you lose your eyesight; the first to go is how far you can see, and the peripheral vision or how far you can see to the side. The causes of glaucoma are few. It can be hereditary and run in the family, but it is more common in African Americans than it is in Whites. Some specific things can also cause it, like steroids in the eye drops that people use, diabetes, and a previous eye injury or surgery. It also affects people of all ages. There are also things that can cause it like a bad diet, wearing contact lenses, too much reading or reading in low light, and other normal activities using the eyes.

3. Glaucoma - United Kingdom
   Has comprehensive patient information sites on all aspects of the detection andmanagement of this eye disease.  
   http://www.iga.org.uk/
   
   Extractions: Skip Navigation Text Only Who's Who Feedback ... Search Glaucoma - United Kingdom For information on our Appeals Where it's most needed The Glaucoma Information Service Appeal The Chair of Glaucoma and Allied Studies The Income Fund ... The Educational Appeal please click on these links This website is a comprehensive source of up-to-date news and information about glaucoma , and is provided as a free service by the International Glaucoma Association (IGA). We are a registered charity committed to preventing unnecessary loss of sight through the condition, which is one of the most common eye disorders amongst older people but can affect any age group. Feature: Those questions that Research Ethics Committees need to know the answers to (Jun 28, 2005) Research Report: New drug delivery system developed in Singapore (Jan 11, 2005) UK News: MusEYEum Launched Today (Jan 04, 2005)

4. Journal Of Glaucoma - Home
   Discussion of clinical, scientific, and socioeconomic issues for glaucoma specialists.  
   http://www.glaucomajournal.com/
   
   Extractions: LWWOnline LOGIN eALERTS REGISTER ... ePrints/Reprints SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES Journal Description - The journal provides a stimulating forum for discussion of clinical, scientific, and socioeconomic issues of greatest concern to clinicians who care for glaucoma patients. Each bimonthly issue presents original articles on new approaches to diagnosis, innovations in pharmacological therapy and surgical technique, and basic science advances that impact on clinical practice.

5. ORJ: Glaucoma
   A nonprofit organization devoted to the education and training of international eye care providers. Lists a number of medical articles and case studies about this severe eye disease.  
   http://www.ophthal.org/ORJ/glaucoma/

6. EGS - European Glaucoma Society
   Aims to improve the mutual understanding and provide a rational approach to the diagnosis and management of glaucoma.  
   http://www.eugs.org/

7. Consumer Guide To Glaucoma - AllAboutVision.com
   glaucoma causes, symptoms and treatment; also glaucoma news, FAQ and eye doctorQand-A about glaucoma.  
   http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/glaucoma.htm
   
   Extractions: reviewed by Dr. Vance Thompson Your eye has pressure just like your blood, and when this intraocular pressure (IOP) increases to dangerous levels, it damages the optic nerve . This can result in decreased peripheral vision and, eventually, blindness. Glaucoma is similar to ocular hypertension but with accompanying optic nerve damage and vision loss. Glaucoma affects an estimated 3 million Americans, with 120,000 blind due to the condition. Elsewhere in the world, glaucoma treatment is less available, and glaucoma ranks as a leading cause of blindness just about everywhere. Even if people with glaucoma do not become blind, vision can be severely impaired. There are two major types of glaucoma: chronic or primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and acute closed-angle glaucoma. Other variations include congenital glaucoma, pigmentary glaucoma and secondary glaucoma. Chronic glaucoma (primary open-angle glaucoma or POAG) is often called "the silent thief of sight" because you have no warning sign, no hint that anything is wrong. About half of Americans with chronic glaucoma don't know they have it. Glaucoma gradually reduces your peripheral vision, but by the time you notice it, permanent damage has already occurred. If your IOP remains high, the destruction can progress until tunnel vision develops, and you will only be able to see objects that are straight ahead.

8. Glaucoma Research Foundation
   The glaucoma Research Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to conquering glaucoma through education and research. Our website  
   http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

9. Learn About Glaucoma | Glaucoma Research Foundation
   The two main types of glaucoma are open angle glaucoma, or primary open It is much more rare and is very different from open angle glaucoma in that the  
   http://www.glaucoma.org/learn/
   
   Extractions: @import "/style/master.css"; @import "/style/sIFR-screen.css"; @import "/style/print.css"; Skip to main content. Donate Home ... How to Help Search this site Glaucoma leads to blindness by damaging the optic nerve. Elevated pressure in the eye is a risk factor, but even people with normal pressure can lose vision to glaucoma. Understanding the basics of glaucoma is the first step to protecting your vision. Overview Eye Anatomy Risk Factors Tests for Glaucoma Glaucoma is actually a group of diseases. The most common type is hereditary. Common Types Childhood Glaucoma Traumatic Glaucoma Normal Tension Glaucoma Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness Everyone is at risk There may be no symptoms See facts and statistics Glossary We publish a variety of booklets and factsheets about glaucoma we can mail to you at no charge. Order your free booklets today The relationship between diabetes and open-angle glaucoma (the most common type of glaucoma), has intrigued researchers for years. People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop glaucoma as are non-diabetics, although some current research is beginning to call this into question. African-Americans and Glaucoma Hypotony Traumatic Glaucoma Rare Forms of Glaucoma ... What is Normal Tension Glaucoma?

10. Glaucoma Service Foundation To Prevent Blindness
    Resources and information about medications, support groups and awareness.  
    http://www.wills-glaucoma.org/
    
    Extractions: loc="menuimages/" Search Education Support Contact ... Home loc="menuimages/" Staff Support Education Searchlight ... Home Having trouble reading this? Click here Are you at risk for glaucoma? Welcome to the internet site of the Glaucoma Service Foundation to Prevent Blindness. We believe the best patient care is only possible when patients actively participate in their care and are as informed as possible about glaucoma. This site, voted one of the top five glaucoma websites in the world, provides a wealth of information and links to other resources.

11. Consumer Guide To Glaucoma - AllAboutVision.com
    glaucoma causes, symptoms and treatment; also glaucoma news, FAQ and eye doctor Qand-A about glaucoma.  
    http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

12. Glaucoma - VisionChannel
    The term glaucoma refers to a group of conditions that exhibit a gradual lossof vision, often without symptoms. Learn about diagnosis and treatment for  
    http://www.visionchannel.net/glaucoma/
    
    Extractions: Overview The term "glaucoma" refers to a group of conditions that exhibit a gradual loss of vision, often without symptoms. In glaucoma, vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve , which transmits light signals from the retina to the brain, where they are translated into images. Normally, the amount of aqueous humor being produced is equal to the amount that is draining out. Enough aqueous is present to exert enough pressure to keep the eye properly formed. Pressure builds up in the eye if the aqueous humor cannot properly drain. Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) may ultimately damage the optic nerve. Other factors besides intraocular pressure appear to contribute to glaucoma. Some people with normal pressure may experience vision loss from glaucoma, and many people with high IOP (sometimes called ocular hypertension) do not develop glaucoma. However, the higher the IOP, the more likely optic nerve damage will occur.

13. About Glaucoma: Treatment, Risk Factors, Symptoms, News, Research, Resources
    glaucoma risk factors, symptoms, healthy choices, diagnosis, frequently askedquestions, medical updates, medical illustrations, ask the expert.  
    http://www.ahaf.org/glaucoma/about/glabout.htm
    
    Extractions: National Glaucoma Research AHAF's National Glaucoma Research (NGR) program was established in 1978 to fund research on and educate the public about glaucoma. Glaucoma, once thought of as a single disease, is actually a broad term for a certain pattern of damage to the optic nerve (the bundle of nerve fibers that carries information from the eye to the brain). This pattern usually occurs in the presence of high intraocular pressure, but contrary to popular belief, glaucoma can occur with normal or even below-normal eye pressure. Worldwide, it is estimated that about 66.8 million people have visual impairment from glaucoma, with 6.7 million suffering from blindness. In the United States, approximately three million people have glaucoma, and of these, as many as 120,000 are blind due the disease. Vision experts estimate that half of those affected may not know they have it because symptoms may not occur during the early stages of the disease. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Blacks experience glaucoma at a rate of five times that of Whites and experience blindness four times more frequently. Between the ages of 45 and 64, glaucoma is fifteen times more likely to cause blindness in Blacks than in Whites. Vision experts estimate that half of those affected may not know they have it because symptoms may not occur during the early stages of the disease. By the time the patient notices something is wrong, the disease has already caused considerable damage. Unfortunately, the vision lost to glaucoma is gone forever. Medications and surgery can help slow the progression of the disease, but there is no cure.

14. Glaucoma
    Definici³n, sintomatolog­a, detecci³n y descripci³n de las t©cnicas utilizadas para tratarlo.  
    http://www.iob.es/glaucb.htm
    
    Extractions: Unidad de Glaucoma P L E n condiciones normales la presión intraocular oscila entre 10 y 21 mm de Hg. En determinadas situaciones patológicas ésta puede aumentar ya sea de forma aguda o crónica. Este aumento de presión provoca el daño del nervio óptico, lo que supone la pérdida progresiva de la visión periférica. En la mayoría de los casos esta alteración es gradual e indolora por lo que muchos pacientes no la perciben hasta que es permanente e irreversible. El glaucoma afecta a más de un 3 % de la población y es, junto con la diabetes, la principal causa evitable de ceguera en España. Afecta principalmente a personas mayores de 40 años y a aquellos con antecedentes familiares de glaucoma. Las molestias subjetivas que nota el paciente varían en función del tipo de glaucoma que padezca.

15. Glaucoma - Symptoms, Causes And Treatment Of This Eye Disorder
    Explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of glaucoma. Available for down loading in Adobe acrobat format.  
    http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. Glaucoma - Frequently Asked Questions
    Frequently asked questions concerning glaucoma. The glaucoma FrequentlyAsked Questions section has answers to the following questions  
    http://www.ahaf.org/glaucoma/about/glfaq.htm
    
    Extractions: National Glaucoma Research The Glaucoma 'Frequently Asked Questions' section has answers to the following questions: The following topics can be found in the text-only portion of this section: glaucoma, diagnosis, treatment, open and closed angle glaucoma, research, treatment, genes, and symptoms. Your browser cannot view frames. The same information is provided in our glaucoma no-frames site. The no-frames section is also designed to be accessible for person's with disabilities. Home Page About Glaucoma

17. AgingEye Times - Home Page
    Current information on aging eye diseases like cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration and dry eyes.  
    http://www.agingeye.net/
    
    Extractions: More Americans than ever face the threat of Blindness from Aging Eye Diseases The leading causes of vision impairment and blindness in the US are primarily age related eye diseases. Cataract affects nearly 20.5 million Americans age 65 and older. About 2.2 million Americans have been diagnosed with glaucoma , and another two million do not know they have it. More than 1.6 million Americans over age 60 have advanced macular degeneration Diabetic retinopathy affects more than 5.3 million Americans age 18 and older. The number of Americans with age-related eye disease is expected to double within the next three decades. Vision problems in US - Full text of report

18. National Eye Institute [NEI]
    NEI, of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, conducts and supports vision research. Information on eye diseases and disorders, press releases  
    http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

19. Glaucoma - United Kingdom
    A UK charity providing advice and support to glaucoma sufferers, campaigning for and funding research. Extensive disease information.  
    http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

20. News On Glaucoma - AllAboutVision.com
    The latest news about glaucoma, including research and treatment.  
    http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/glaucoma_news.htm
    
    Extractions: Eye Pressure Associated with Glaucoma The Boston firm of SOLX Inc. announced that surgeon training began in February in Madrid, Spain, where the DeepLight Glaucoma Treatment System has been approved as an investigational device. The glaucoma treatment system currently is undergoing clinical trials in the United States. IOP control usually is necessary to prevent progression of glaucoma, which can damage the optic nerve that transmits images from the eye to the brain. SOLX officials say their new glaucoma therapy uses the system's Titanium Sapphire Laser and Gold Shunt in any combination the eye surgeon deems necessary to reach a targeted IOP. "This gives physicians a wide range of [eye] pressure reduction options while reducing or eliminating the need for glaucoma medications," said Gabriel Simon, M.D., in a company news release. Simon is director of ophthalmic research at the Boston University Photonics Center, which was the lead developer of technology creating the DeepLight Glaucoma Treatment System. The SOLX laser system works on principles similar to Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) by targeting specific pigmented cells to help open up the eye's drainage system to relieve IOP. But preliminary studies indicate the SOLX laser may have deeper penetration in targeting selected cells.

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