glaucoma
Air pollution can lead to irreversible blindness
Increase in air pollution linked to higher glaucoma risk.
Small-particle air pollution may raise risk of glaucoma in some people
Long-term exposure to black carbon, and other products of combustion, was associated with higher pressures in eye.
Glaucoma may be an autoimmune disease, says study
Glaucoma is something of a mystery despite its prevalence, said researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US.
Looking to cure glaucoma? Turmeric could help
Researchers find a compound in the yellow spice can be used in eye drops to halt vision loss.
Lab-on-a-chip device may help repair eye damage: study
Retinal degeneration is a leading cause of blindness that, with other eye diseases will affect 196 million people worldwide in 2020.
Sedentary lifestyle causes glaucoma in youth: Survey
As per a survey by Glaucoma Society of India, in 2017, out of the total glaucoma cases across India, a majority belong to metro cities.
New steps taken to fight, understand glaucoma
Understanding the condition can help scientists find better targets and design better drugs.
Drinking hot tea linked to lowered glaucoma risk
Overall, both medical and non-medical approaches are key to treating the disease in the future.
Hot tea may be able to cut down risk of Glaucoma, says study
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve and causes vision loss. It damages the optic nerve by forming a fluid pressure inside the eye.
Cup of hot tea a day can keep glaucoma away
However, decaffeinated tea and caffeinated coffee have no impact on glaucoma risk.