Glaucoma
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Living with glaucoma? These everyday habits may help protect your vision
Health | Jun 07, 2026, 04:33 PM ISTGlaucoma, often called the "silent thief of vision", can cause irreversible damage before symptoms appear. Eye health experts say lifestyle habits such as eating antioxidant-rich foods, exercising regularly, staying hydrated, sleeping with the head elevated, and limiting caffeine.
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Can young people get glaucoma? An eye specialist explains
Health | Jan 20, 2026, 06:57 AM ISTGlaucoma can affect children, teenagers, and young adults, and often goes unnoticed until vision is damaged. A glaucoma specialist explains why early detection matters, who is at risk, and when young people should get their eyes checked.
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Can you spot the first signs of glaucoma? Catch it before it’s too late
Health | Jan 26, 2026, 06:57 AM ISTGlaucoma creeps in without pain or obvious symptoms, slowly damaging your optic nerve. Regular eye exams and early detection are the only ways to prevent permanent vision loss and keep your sight safe.
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Women in their 40s are at higher risk of developing glaucoma; doctor reveals early signs
Health | May 08, 2025, 07:55 PM ISTWomen in their 40s face increased glaucoma risk. Doctor shares key early signs and symptoms to watch out for. Learn how to protect your vision and detect glaucoma early.
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Newborn Glaucoma: Doctor shares tips to detect and defend the silent threat
Health | Apr 19, 2024, 06:41 PM ISTUnderstanding the specific type of Glaucoma is essential for tailoring an effective treatment plan, as the underlying causes and associated factors may vary widely.
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World Glaucoma Day 2024: 5 tips to improve your kid’s eyesight naturally
Health | Mar 12, 2024, 06:30 PM ISTProtect your child's sight! Celebrate World Glaucoma Day with 5 natural tips to improve their eyesight and prevent vision problems.
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World Glaucoma Day 2024: 5 common myths about glaucoma debunked
Health | Mar 12, 2024, 03:55 PM ISTOn World Glaucoma Day learn about the common misconceptions surrounding glaucoma, a serious eye condition that can cause blindness, and the importance of early detection and medical attention from an expert.
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What is Glaucoma? Know its warning signs, symptoms, causes and treatment
Health | Mar 16, 2023, 07:04 PM ISTGlaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. This condition can cause vision loss and even blindness if left untreated.
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Childhood Glaucoma: Symptoms, Preventions, Treatment and Important facts
Health | May 23, 2023, 12:57 PM ISTChildhood Glaucoma: The symptoms of glaucoma depend on the type and stage of the individual's condition. Glaucoma can affect one eye or both.
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Watch out for these signs for glaucoma risk in children
Health | Mar 16, 2022, 02:09 PM ISTGlaucoma is more common in the elderly but can develop at any age. Congenital glaucoma happens at birth while infantile glaucoma occurs in the first three years of life. Another form of glaucoma called juvenile glaucoma can happen to children up to ten years of age.
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Glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness
Health | Dec 01, 2021, 07:23 AM ISTGlaucoma is a condition that damages the nerve of the eye. The increased pressure in the eye, which is known as intraocular pressure, can damage the optic nerve which is responsible for sending images to the brain. If the damage worsens, glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss or even total blindness within a few years.
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Study reveals Glaucoma may be more than eye pressure issue
News | Apr 15, 2021, 07:00 AM ISTNew study conducted in rats shows that chemical known to protect nerve cells also slows glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the study centers on the watery fluid inside the eye on which its function depends.
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AI helps spot early signs of glaucoma progression to blindness
Technology | May 04, 2020, 10:43 AM ISTAs part of yet another AI breakthrough, AI can now detect glaucoma in people to know if they can be prone to blindness
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Every eighth Indian above 40 has glaucoma: AIIMS
India | Mar 11, 2015, 11:48 PM ISTNew Delhi: Every eighth individual in India above the age of 40 is suffering from glaucoma or is at a high risk of developing it, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) said on