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DEAR DR. ROACH: My eye doctor told me I’m in danger of an “acute attack” of narrow angle glaucoma and that I need iridotomy in both eyes right away. He also said this may be related to my headaches. I ...

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of permanent blindness in the world, affecting more than two million Americans, and more than one hundred million people worldwide. It is a disease of the optic ...

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Glaucoma is when the optic nerve in the eye becomes damaged. The different stages of narrow angle glaucoma relate to the extent of the damage to the optic nerve and the level of pressure in the eye.

A review of selective laser trabeculoplasty in glaucoma management, and when it is appropriate to consider as a treatment option. Neil Minkoff, MD: As we move into different types of therapy, laser ...

Nitinol has arrived in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, making symptom management for the progressive eye disease safer and personalized.

Most forms of glaucoma cannot be prevented, but with early diagnosis and diligent management, patients may avoid the loss of sight. An estimated 90% of glaucoma-induced blindness can be prevented, ...

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DEAR DR. ROACH: My eye doctor told me I’m in danger of an “acute attack” of narrow angle glaucoma and that I need iridotomy in both eyes right away. He also said this may be related to my headaches. I ...

Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine. DEAR DR.

Dear Dr. Roach: My eye doctor told me I’m in danger of an “acute attack” of narrow angle glaucoma and that I need iridotomy in both eyes right away. He also said this may be related to my headaches. I ...