The 2026 Shaffer Research Grants were awarded to Kun-Che Chang, PhD, Shruthi Karnam, PhD, Kate Keller, PhD, Naoki Kiyota, MD, PhD, Gillian McLellan, PhD, Kiyoharu Miyagishima, PhD, Kerstin Nundel, PhD ...

New York City, New York (CBS) - Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. And doctors are stressing why it’s so important to get tested and treated early for the disease.

Looking back, glaucoma specialists like Dr. Christine Funke of Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center can remember a time not long ago when treatment options for the eye condition were greatly limited.

Explore the latest research on glaucoma treatment and the role of immune cells in eye pressure regulation for better outcomes.

(Family Features) – More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss in the nation. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can stop ...

Many people are unaware that they have this common eye condition.

AI could revolutionise glaucoma detection. Here’s 6 things everyone should know - Age and family history are significant risk factors for developing glaucoma ...

Certain diet and lifestyle measures, such as being physically active, may have beneficial effects on glaucoma, including improving blood flow to the eyes and lowering eye pressure. Herbal supplements ...

Explore the silent thief of sight: glaucoma. This article sheds light on the urgent need for awareness and action to prevent ...

New English and Spanish editions of Understanding and Living with Glaucoma and first-ever Spanish audiobook aim to reach high-risk Hispanic ...

Often referred to as a silent thief of sight, glaucoma usually has no warning signs until the damage to the optic nerve has ...