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.

Scientists found immune cells (resident macrophages) help regulate eye pressure by keeping the eye’s drainage system clear.

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

Although most of the innovation in treatment has come in the past decade, new treatments for glaucoma are still being tested, albeit at a slower pace. Jonathan Eisengart, MD, an ophthalmologist at ...

Glaucoma is the term for a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve at the back of the eye. Without treatment, it can lead to vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma is not a life threatening ...

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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 ...

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