The term glaucoma will likely appear more frequently as we head into World Glaucoma Week from 12-18 March 2017, but do you know what this eye disease actually is? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases which in most cases produce increased pressure within the eye. This elevated pressure is caused by a backup of…
Glaucoma – The Sneak Thief of Sight
There are 300,000 Australians with glaucoma – that’s roughly the population of Canberra, and you could be one of the estimated 150,000 who don’t know they have it. Early detection is vital to preserve vision because by the time symptoms develop, significant sight loss has usually occurred. Glaucoma is truly the ‘sneak thief of sight’….
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How does smoking affect your vision? While it is common knowledge that smoking can be damaging to our health, many people are unaware that smokers are at a much greater risk of developing eye health problems compared to non-smokers. Early onset of Age-related macular degeneration and cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness…
Be Your Child’s Eyes this JulEYE!
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As a parent you need to remember that your child most probably is not going to be able to express exactly what might be going on with their eyes, so you owe it to them to be vigilant about their eye health by noticing any changes. In time for JulEYE, RANZCO have devised 5 essential tips to help…
Glaucoma- You and your Family
Scientists have identified six genetic variants associated with the eye condition glaucoma in people from around the world including Australia. The discovery, in three major studies, could help identify people at higher risk of the disease and lead to earlier screening and treatments. All three studies, published today in Nature Genetics, identify gene sequence variations of…
U2 frontman Bono says trademark sunglasses are for glaucoma
U2 frontman Bono says the real reason he wears sunglasses is because he suffers from glaucoma. The 54-year-old singer said he has lived with the condition – which is caused by increased pressure in the eyeball causing gradual loss of sight – for around two decades. Read more here.
Six gene variations linked to glaucoma risk
Scientists have identified six genetic variants associated with the eye condition glaucoma in people from around the world including Australia. The discovery, in three major studies, could help identify people at higher risk of the disease and lead to earlier screening and treatments. All three studies, published today in Nature Genetics, identify gene sequence variations of…
Think B.I.G. for World Glaucoma Week
The theme for this year’s World Glaucoma Week is – B.I.G- Beat Invisible Glaucoma. You can Beat Invisible Glaucoma with a simple optic nerve check. Everyone hopes to preserve their eyesight- this World Glaucoma Week help by taking part in the World’s B.I.G Breakfast. This is especially important if you have been diagnosed as having…