Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma?
Often called "the
sneak-thief of sight." Glaucoma is an eye disease associated with
too much fluid pressure within the eye.
If medical treatment is prompt, the progress of vision loss from
glaucoma can be stopped, but sight already destroyed can not be
restored. Regular medical eye examinations (including visual field
examinations) every two years is the best
defense against glaucoma. Visual field examinations are an evaluation
tool for the function of the optic nerve.
Organizations:
The Glaucoma
Foundation (exit DHS)
80 Maiden Lane, Suite 1206
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-285-0080
Fax: 212-651-1888
Email: info@glaucomafoundation.org
Glaucoma Research Foundation
(exit DHS)
251 Post Street, Suite 600,
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: 415-986-3162
Toll Free: 800-826-6693
Resources:
Current Glaucoma Treatment Modalities
Glaucoma learning
center (exit DHS)
Last Revised: August 17, 2010 |
