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Glaucoma Newsletter - Summer 2008

Summer 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

  • Americans don’t know enough about eye health
  • Very few aware of glaucoma’s dangerous “no warning signs” approach
  • Major form of glaucoma is genetically linked

 

Past Glaucoma Newsletters

Glaucoma Winter 2007

Winter 2008
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

  • Glaucoma a major cause of falls
  • Many seniors don’t get treated for glaucoma
  • Alzheimer’s drugs might prevent glaucoma
Glaucoma Winter 2007

Winter 2007
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

  • A jump start on glaucoma: New technology could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment
  • Research update
  • Answers to your questions: Readers receive much-needed information about glaucoma
Glaucoma Newsletter - Fall 2007

Fall 2007
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

  • New treatment holds promise for treating glaucoma: Technique may soon be tested on human patients
  • Fish may hold key to curing human blindness
  • Healthy living
Glaucoma Winter 2006

Winter 2006
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

  • NGR grantee announces potential new treatment for the most common form of glaucoma
  • Research in brief
  • NGR funds five projects that offer hope
  • Advancements in research scientists discover enzyme that contributes to glaucoma.
  • Study finds that 47% of glaucoma patients take drugs improperly
Glaucoma Newsletter - Fall 2006

Fall 2006
4 pages
(PDF format)

In this issue:

  • Type 2 diabetes associated with increased risk of glaucoma
  • News update: FDA approves expanded indication for glaucoma treatment
  • Answers to your questions: Readers receive important information about glaucoma

 

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Last Reviewed On: 05/16/08