Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases characterised by damage to the optic nerve, usually due to excessively high intraocular pressure (IOP). This increased pressure within the eye, if untreated, can lead to optic nerve damage resulting in progressive, permanent vision loss.

In addition to high intraocular pressure, damage can also be caused by poor blood supply to the optic nerve fibres, weakness in the structure of the nerve, or a problem in the health of the nerve fibres themselves.

Through early detection, diagnosis and treatment, you and your doctor can help to preserve your vision.

Follow the links below to find information about glaucoma, or go directly to  Glaucoma Australia [Glaucoma Australia] for a range of glaucoma information.

Updated July 2011

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Title:   Diabetes can affect your eyes - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Diabetes increases the risk of eye problems such as diabetic retinopathy, macular oedema, cataracts and glaucoma.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Headache and eye problems
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Common eye problems that can bring on headache include long-sightedness, astigmatism and hardening of the lens inside the eye. Many difficulties can be corrected with prescription glasses or contact lenses. Once the cause of eyestrain is treated, the associated headaches should ease.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Glaucoma: acute glaucoma - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   In acute glaucoma the pressure in the eye increases rapidly, leading to sudden symptoms such as eye pain. Urgent treatment is needed to prevent vision loss.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Glaucoma explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases that cause progressive damage to the optic nerve. It can occur at any age and can lead to permanent vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma is often associated with increased pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure). Early detection and treatment can prevent vision loss in most cases.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Glaucoma Australia
Publisher:   Glaucoma Australia
Description:   Home page of Glaucoma Australia which offers counselling to sufferers of glaucoma, produces an informative newsletter and holds regular support group meetings.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   What is glaucoma?
Publisher:   Glaucoma Australia
Description:   Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve at the back of the eye is slowly destroyed. Mostly this is due to an increased pressure inside the eye, in some people it may be caused by poor blood supply to the vital optic nerve fibres, a weakness in the structure of the nerve, or a problem in the health of the nerve fibres.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Multilingual brochures about glaucoma
Publisher:   Glaucoma Australia
Description:   The information brochure "Questions and answers about glaucoma : the 'sneak thief of sight'" is provided here in a number of different languages.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   NHMRC guidelines for the screening, prognosis, diagnosis, management and prevention of glaucoma
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council
Description:   The Systematic Literature Review on the Detection, Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Glaucoma reports the current best evidence for the diagnosis, risk assessment and management of individuals with glaucoma.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Glaucoma
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Glaucoma refers to a group of disorders affecting the eyes and is a leading cause of blindness. These disorders are characterised by increased pressure within the eye that causes damage to the eye tissues and the optic nerve.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Glaucoma - detection and management
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss and blindness if not detected and treated early. A person with glaucoma may not experience early symptoms until vision loss has already begun. Regular eye exams by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist can detect early glaucoma.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Glaucoma support groups
Publisher:   Glaucoma Australia
Description:   Glaucoma Australia Support Groups are formed under the umbrella of the Association. The support groups provide, through guest speakers, education and information on Glaucoma, and members offer mutual support to glaucoma sufferers, their families and friends at their meetings.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   About Glaucoma Australia Inc
Publisher:   Glaucoma Australia
Description:   Glaucoma Australia offers counselling to sufferers, produces an informative newsletter and holds regular support group meetings. Willing volunteers perform much of its administrative work. The Association works with other organisations, individuals and groups in Australia and overseas to achieve its aims.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Glaucoma: a common cause of blindness - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Glaucoma, one of the most common causes of blindness, is due to an increase in the pressure of the fluid which circulates inside our eyes.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Compliance with medical therapy in glaucoma
Publisher:   Glaucoma Australia
Description:   Drugs used to control glaucoma can only be effective if they are used correctly. Compliance with your doctors directions in the self-administration of medication is essential to preserve your sight and maintain your quality of life.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Glaucoma fact sheet
Publisher:   Vision Australia
Description:   Glaucoma is a condition associated with pressure in the eye. It is characterised by damage to the optic nerve that causes peripheral vision loss.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Glaucoma - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Glaucoma is a progressive disease of the optic nerve which, if left untreated, eventually causes loss of vision.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Glaucoma and driving - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   You must be able to see properly to drive safely. Drivers with poor peripheral vision in both eyes are more at risk of crashing than drivers with normal peripheral vision.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Glaucoma: what are the different types? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Chronic (primary open-angle) glaucoma is the most common form of this disease. However, other forms occur.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Glaucoma: can it be treated? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Although there is no cure for glaucoma it can usually be controlled and further loss of sight either prevented or at least slowed down.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Glaucoma: how is it detected? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Regular eye examinations are the best way to detect glaucoma early.
Date:   Jun 2007

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