Glaucoma

 

Glaucoma Research Foundation - Free download to comprehensive information on childhood glaucoma. Contains many fact sheets regarding glaucoma  risk factors, testing, statistics, low vision resources,  syndromes, surgery, research and more. Links to suppor

Glaucoma Mailing List - Contains information about glaucoma, an extensive list of links to eye care sources, and a discussion board  of patients and doctors.  It includes glaucoma patients' stories and has a doctor-authored FAQ section.

The Glaucoma Foundation - Describes glaucoma and lists its risk factors.  It includes a personal account,  mailing list, newsletter, youth support group, link to free guide, and more.

International Glaucoma Association - Discusses types of  childhood glaucoma, symptoms, treatments, surgery, medication, and effects. Provides link to a parents' group.

Glaucoma Service & Foundation at Wills Eye Hospital - Comprehensive, illustrated description of glaucoma, its diagnosis and testing, treatments, and research. Includes  awareness information and links to a support group and to more information.

Glaucoma Family History Project - Provides information about glaucoma in children and adults, symptoms, risk factors, traditional and alternative treatments, surgery, how to take medicine, and more. Invites families in which glaucoma is prevalent to becom


New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians - Explains what it is and lists symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes graphic pictures.

National Eye Institute - Lists definition, symptoms, causes, risk factors, how it is detected,  treatment and surgery, research,  protection, and tips on talking to doctor.

American Academy of Ophthalmology - Detailed report on what is is, the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, surgical procedures, medication, and protection.