A new study suggests that a common type of blood pressure medication, known as Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), might ...

This damage is often linked to high pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure), though glaucoma can occur even with normal eye pressure. If left untreated, it can lead to blindness. Less common ...

John Berdahl, MD, discusses a non-surgical, non-drug treatment for glaucoma approved by the FDA in 2024. The pump uses negative pressure to lower eye pressure by an average of 39% in clinical trials, ...

Himani Goyal, MD, takes glaucoma care to the next level by embracing advancements that extend beyond traditional treatment ...

On the flip side, researchers found that people with higher levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol tended to have a lower risk of developing this eye disease. Glaucoma is known as “the silent thief ...

But findings related to glaucoma have been inconsistent. Glaucoma causes fluid to build up within the eye, with the increasing pressure damaging the optic nerve. For this study, researchers analyzed ...

The cholesterol that's good for your heart health might be bad for your eye health and vice versa, a new study says. "Good" HDL cholesterol appears to increase risk of glaucoma in people older ...

Early detection and treatment of glaucoma can delay vision loss and consequently alleviate the health economic burden associated with the condition.1 2 However, glaucoma is often diagnosed at a late ...

A study reveals that lutein, present in fruit and vegetables, improves vision and protects the skin, which promotes new ...

Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, occurs when blood flows through your blood vessels at pressures that are lower than normal. Low blood pressure is primarily a concern if it produces ...

The factors that contribute to high blood pressure generally fall into two categories: modifiable and unmodifiable. In 2017, the American College of Cardiology lowered what's considered the normal ...

Though, symptoms can sometimes take years to appear. Glaucoma is most common in people in their 70s and 80s, however, research has also drawn a link between the condition and menopause. This is due to ...