glaucoma

by Lancet edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and often goes undiagnosed until vision loss is advanced. Population-wide screening has long been considered impractical, but recent advances in AI may provide a more viable option. […]

by Duke University Medical Center edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Katy Liu, M.D., Ph.D., reviews samples in a lab at Duke University. Credit: Duke Health When the eye’s drainage system clogs, pressure builds up and causes damage. The pressure can lead to glaucoma and vision loss. New

Edited by Archita Rai November 17, 2025   TOPLINE: Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who took alpha-blockers to manage the condition were roughly 50% more likely to develop acute angle-closure glaucoma than were those who did not use the medication, and the incidence increased with longer exposure to the drugs. METHODOLOGY: Researchers investigated whether

Edited by Archita Rai November 17, 2025   TOPLINE: Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who took alpha-blockers to manage the condition were roughly 50% more likely to develop acute angle-closure glaucoma than were those who did not use the medication, and the incidence increased with longer exposure to the drugs. METHODOLOGY: Researchers investigated whether

by Brian Consiglio, University of Missouri edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Alexander Pol   Metabolic profiling of aqueous humor distinguishes healthy controls from patients with POAG. Credit: Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (2025). DOI: 10.1167/iovs.66.5.28 Findings could lead to earlier detection and treatment for those suffering from the serious eye condition. A new scientific discovery at the University of