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Gene editing tool used to prevent glaucoma

Scientists wanted to have a better understanding of glaucoma so that it can be more effectively treated.

3 Oct 2017 9:47 AM GMT

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Study finds exercise drastically reduces risk of glaucoma

Experts are hopeful the findings could lead to new methods to prevent vision loss.

14 Nov 2017 8:25 AM GMT

As per WHO statistics, glaucoma is the second largest cause of blindness in the world and fourth largest in India.

Small-particle air pollution may raise risk of glaucoma in some people

Long-term exposure to black carbon, and other products of combustion, was associated with higher pressures in eye.

9 Nov 2018 4:46 AM GMT

Glaucoma can lead to blindness, and it would be great if it could be prevented because there is no cure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking hot tea linked to lowered glaucoma risk

Overall, both medical and non-medical approaches are key to treating the disease in the future.

2 Jan 2018 4:52 AM GMT

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New steps taken to fight, understand glaucoma

Understanding the condition can help scientists find better targets and design better drugs.

26 Feb 2018 9:45 AM GMT

In this face mask recipe, the organic turmeric powder provides a light skin buffer, while the fatty coconut milk and honey provide nourishment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Looking to cure glaucoma? Turmeric could help

Researchers find a compound in the yellow spice can be used in eye drops to halt vision loss.

28 July 2018 8:15 AM GMT

Air pollution may be contributing to glaucoma due to the constriction of blood vessels, which ties into air pollutions links to an increased risk of heart problems. (Photo: ANI)

Air pollution can lead to irreversible blindness

Increase in air pollution linked to higher glaucoma risk.

27 Nov 2019 3:52 AM GMT

As per WHO statistics, glaucoma is the second largest cause of blindness in the world and fourth largest in India.

Sedentary lifestyle causes glaucoma in youth: Survey

As per a survey by Glaucoma Society of India, in 2017, out of the total glaucoma cases across India, a majority belong...

14 March 2018 8:26 PM GMT

Retina is that part of the eye where the final vision is formed, the way it is created on a film inside a camera. (Photo: Pixabay)

Lab-on-a-chip device may help repair eye damage: study

Retinal degeneration is a leading cause of blindness that, with other eye diseases will affect 196 million people...

10 May 2018 11:43 AM GMT

As per WHO statistics, glaucoma is the second largest cause of blindness in the world and fourth largest in India.

Glaucoma may be an autoimmune disease, says study

Glaucoma is something of a mystery despite its prevalence, said researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...

11 Aug 2018 5:43 AM GMT

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Marijuana use holds three-fold blood pressure death risk: study

The findings could have implications in the United States among other countries.

9 Aug 2017 2:36 PM GMT

The first and easy sign can be found in the eyes.

'Smart' contact lens may diagnose diabetes, glaucoma

The new smart contact lens sensors use electrodes made of highly stretchable and transparent graphene sheets and metal...

5 May 2017 3:48 PM GMT