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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 January 2008
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Glaucoma support groups
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Glaucoma Australia
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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.
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Sep 2008
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Glaucoma in older children and adolescents
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Glaucoma Australia
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Glaucoma in older children (greater than 2 years old) and adolescents is similar to glaucoma in adults. Glaucoma in children of all ages is rare, unlike adult open angle (chronic) glaucoma, which is relatively common.
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Apr 2004
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Glaucoma Australia
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Glaucoma Australia
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Home page of Glaucoma Australia which offers counselling to sufferers of glaucoma, produces an informative newsletter and holds regular support group meetings.
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Oct 2008
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Postoperative 5-Fluorouracil for glaucoma surgery
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Injections of 5-Fluorouracil compared to placebo after surgery for glaucoma Glaucoma involves a loss of vision which may be associated with raised pressure inside the eye. When glaucoma is diagnosed, it is common to try to reduce that pressure with medi...
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May 2001
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About Glaucoma Australia Inc
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Glaucoma Australia
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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.
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Apr 2008
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What is glaucoma?
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Glaucoma Australia
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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.
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Feb 2006
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Glaucoma: acute glaucoma
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myDr
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Glaucoma refers to a group of eye disorders in which there is damage to the optic nerve (the nerve that sends messages from the eye to the brain).
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Aug 2006
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Normal tension glaucoma
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Glaucoma Australia
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it is the level of pressure inside the eye (the intra-ocular pressure or IOP) that is usually the major risk factor for the development of damage to the optic nerve fibres. It is damage to these nerve fibres that leads to the loss of vision from glaucoma.
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Feb 2001
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Glaucoma - detection and management
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Better Health Channel
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Glaucoma is a common eye disease that often runs in families. It develops slowly and gradually over a number of years. If it is not detected early and treated, it can lead to blindness. Glaucoma can be controlled but it can't be cured.
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Mar 2007
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Glaucoma: what are the different types?
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myDr
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Chronic (primary open-angle) glaucoma is the most common form of this disease. However, other forms occur.
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Jun 2007
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Glaucoma: can it be treated?
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myDr
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Although there is no cure for glaucoma it can usually be controlled and further loss of sight either prevented or at least slowed down.
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Jun 2007
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Glaucoma: how is it detected?
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myDr
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Regular eye examinations are the best way to detect glaucoma early.
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Jun 2007
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Glaucoma: are you at risk?
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myDr
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Although anyone can get glaucoma, some people have a higher risk than others.
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Jun 2007
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Glaucoma: what are the symptoms?
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myDr
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Chronic (primary open-angle) glaucoma is the commonest type. It has no symptoms until eye sight is lost at a later stage.
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Jun 2007
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Glaucoma: what is it?
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myDr
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Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve at the back of the eye is slowly destroyed.
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Jun 2007
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Glaucoma explained
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Better Health Channel
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Glaucoma results from a build up of pressure inside the eye that is caused when the fluid that nourishes the iris cannot drain away. This pressure can damage the optic nerve and cause vision to narrow or blank areas to appear. Glaucoma is usually related to ageing.
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Feb 2008
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Medical versus surgical interventions for open angle glaucoma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Open angle glaucoma is the most common form of glaucoma and an important cause of blindness. Having a high intraocular pressure (IOP) is an important risk factor. Treatment for OAG aims to lower the IOP and thus reduce the risk of progressive loss of vi...
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Jan 2004
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Are you at risk from glaucoma?
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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What causes glaucoma, how the disease is treated and the importance of regular eye checks for people over 40, and those at risk from glaucoma.
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Sep 1999
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Advances in the medical treatment of glaucoma
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Glaucoma Australia
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The relationship of raised intraocular pressure (IOP) to damage the optic nerve in glaucoma has been known to Western medicine for a long time. Treatment to decrease this pressure may take the form of medication, laser or surgery.
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Scar wars - improving glaucoma surgery
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Glaucoma Australia
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Eye drops and laser treatments do not always adequately reduce eye pressure in glaucoma. In these cases surgery can be used to reduce the pressure to safe levels.
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Aug 2003
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