Glaucoma 101: Early Detection Is Essential
Known as the “silent thief of sight”, glaucoma is a group of disorders that damage the optic nerve and lead to gradual but irreversible vision loss. When it comes to
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Using Lasers For Glaucoma Surgery
by Dr. Andrew Rabinowitz Lasers have become a critical tool in treating and preventing many types of glaucoma. Lasers were first used in treating glaucoma less than 35 years ago.
What Is Glaucoma? By Dr. Andrew Rabinowitz
Glaucoma is a treatable disease. Glaucoma, however, has no cure. Glaucoma is defined by optic nerve damage. In a majority of cases, glaucomatous optic nerve damage is caused by elevated
Glaucoma Surgery Overview by Dr. Andrew Rabinowitz
By Dr. Andrew Rabinowitz The following is a guide to glaucoma surgery. I have created this guide to help prepare patients for glaucoma surgery. It is intended to help patients
The Glaucoma Exam
A multi-faceted approach to accurate diagnosis. In recent years, the tests and instruments available to ophthalmologists in examining for glaucoma have been rapidly expanding. Today, a thorough examination of a
The Role of Steroids in Glaucoma
About 20% of all patients when given oral or intravenous steroids in a dose equivalent to 20mg/day for a period in excess of 10-14 days can develop elevated intraocular pressure