http://www.pharmacytimes.com/condition-resources/glaucoma/condition-rss Glaucoma | PharmacyTimes en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 07:03:48 EDT Sat, 18 May 2013 07:03:48 EDT Vitamin-Supplements-Do-Not-Appear-to-Decrease-Glaucoma-RiskMany glaucoma patients take vitamin supplements as part of their therapy, but a new study finds little evidence that they help prevent the condition from developing.Tue, 07 May 2013 10:01:38 EDTKeeping-an-Eye-on-Medical-Marijuana-for-GlaucomaMore than a dozen states now allow medical marijuana as a treatment for glaucoma, although medical opinions of its suitability are mixed.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:33:45 EDTNo-Recommendation-on-Benefits-and-Harms-of-Glaucoma-ScreeningBased on a review of almost 100 trials and studies, researchers determined that the available evidence was too limited to support or oppose primary open-angle glaucoma screening in adults.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:38:26 EDTPathogenesis-of-PACG-In-the-GenesAn international consortium of researchers has discovered 3 genetic anomalies associated with primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG), which may help lead to the development of new treatments.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:25:41 ESTFDA-Approves-Stent-for-Patients-with-Cataracts-and-GlaucomaThe recently approved stent is implanted in conjunction with cataract surgery and is designed to decrease intraocular pressure.Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:17:51 EDTGrowth-Hormone-Connected-to-Increased-Eye-Pressure-in-ChildrenChildren receiving recombinant growth hormone appear to experience increased intraocular pressure, which is associated with glaucoma.Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:46:10 EDTStatins-Appear-to-Reduce-Glaucoma-RiskTaking statins appears to reduce the risk of developing open-angle glaucoma, according to the results of a recent study.Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:20:59 EDTGlaucoma-Repercussions-in-the-Older-AdultOlder glaucoma patients are likely to be less adherent to medication and more wary of falling, recent studies indicate.Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:07:57 EDTWelcome-to-the-Glaucoma-Condition-CenterPharmacists can play an important role in ensuring adherence to medication for glaucoma patients to help them avoid irreversible vision loss.Thu, 24 May 2012 10:30:25 EDTGlaucoma-To-Screen-or-Not-to-ScreenA nationwide glaucoma screening program for African Americans, who are at particularly high risk for the condition, could be clinically effective.Thu, 24 May 2012 10:20:24 EDTEye-Drop-Adherence-Waste-Contamination-InaccuracyStudies investigating the problem of poor adherence to glaucoma medication administered in eye drops find a variety of culprits.Thu, 24 May 2012 10:10:25 EDTRecreational-Drug-Use-A-Risk-Factor-for-GlaucomaThose with a history of cocaine use have a significantly increased risk of developing glaucoma and tend to develop it at a much younger age, a study finds.Thu, 24 May 2012 10:00:33 EDTIntraocular-Pressure-InsightsResearchers have uncovered some of the mechanics of how intraocular pressure is regulated at the cellular level.Thu, 24 May 2012 09:50:52 EDTThree-Blind-Mice-Maybe-NotStressing mice with simulated glaucoma by reducing their oxygen intake reduced their rate of vision loss, researchers report.Thu, 24 May 2012 09:40:22 EDTResearch-to-Cure-Vision-and-Brain-DisordersThu, 17 May 2012 10:43:01 EDTGlaucoma-TreatmentsThu, 17 May 2012 10:41:32 EDTGlaucoma-OverviewThu, 17 May 2012 10:40:47 EDTAcute-Closed-Angle-GlaucomaThu, 17 May 2012 10:40:01 EDTNew-Glaucoma-SurgeryThu, 17 May 2012 10:38:11 EDTCheck-Out-Those-EyesThu, 17 May 2012 10:36:55 EDT