Glaucoma & Cataract, Prof. Eytan Blumenthal

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GLAUCOMA & CATARACT

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GLAUCOMA & CATARACT

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GLAUCOMA & CATARACT

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Questions and Answers

Glaucoma Questions and Answers

Why do I have very severe damage in one eye and in the other eye only “mild” glaucoma? Glaucoma is a chronic disease which damages the optic nerve slowly and gradually during the course of many years and even decades. Even though it would make sense that the disease would damage both eyes equally, it […]

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True and False about Glaucoma

Below you will find several “true or false” statements about glaucoma, along with a detailed explanation: “Glaucoma is a hereditary disease. Hence, if my mother suffers from glaucoma it is 100% certain that I will also develop the disease sometime in the future.” This sentence is completely false. Glaucoma is a hereditary disease, and that

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Surgery

Surgery for Glaucoma- Introduction

The Inside of Our Operating Room

Is Cataract Surgery Difficult

Risks and Complications of Cataract Surgery

What Should I Expect after Cataract Surgery

Lasers

Laser Treatment for Glaucoma- Introduction

Iridotomy – Laser for Closed-Angle Glaucoma

Trabeculoplasty – Laser for Open-Angle Glaucoma

Can a Cataract Return?

Laser Capsulotomy

Diagnosis

Tests Performed to Diagnose Glaucoma

Intra-Ocular Pressure: What, Why and How

What is a Visual Field Test

Why are Pupils Dilated During an Eye Exam

Tests Performed Before Cataract Surgery

This website was written by Prof. Eytan Blumenthal, to better understand glaucoma & cataract. This information should not replace medical consultation.

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This website was written in its entirety by Prof. Eytan Blumenthal to help glaucoma and cataract patients better understand their condition. This information is not medical advice, nor replaces medical consultation.