Author name: Jane Nasol

New Research Explores the Relationship Between Statins and Glaucoma People taking cholesterol-lowering medication may be interested to learn that these drugs could have benefits beyond cardiovascular health. New research suggests that statin use may also be associated with a lower likelihood of developing glaucoma and needing certain eye treatments. A study from the University of […]

Study Examines the Connection Between Inhaled Steroids and Glaucoma People living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may rely on inhaled medications for years to manage breathing difficulties. However, long-term medication use can raise questions about possible effects on other parts of the body, including the eyes. A large study published in October 2026 investigated

Why Glaucoma Patients Need Continued Vision Monitoring Have you ever noticed that objects on the side of your vision seem harder to recognize, even though you can still see clearly when looking straight ahead? This can be one of the challenges associated with glaucoma, an eye disease that gradually damages the optic nerve and may

Why Can Pupils Become Unequal After Face-Down Positioning? Imagine a critically ill patient receiving treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU). After spending several hours lying face down, one pupil suddenly appears larger or smaller than the other. For medical teams, this unusual change can raise immediate concerns about a serious neurological emergency. Unequal pupil

Everyday Beauty Products Can Cause Serious Eye Injuries Applying mascara, using eyelash glue or reaching for a heated curling tool may seem like harmless parts of a daily beauty routine. However, these familiar products can cause serious eye injuries when chemicals, hot surfaces or small objects come into contact with the eye. New findings presented

Understanding the Workplace Glaucoma Compensation Dispute Driving at night can be visually demanding. Headlights from approaching vehicles, glare, changing road conditions, and prolonged concentration may make nighttime journeys uncomfortable, particularly for people experiencing vision problems. For one truck driver, concerns about nighttime driving and exposure to headlights became central to a workers’ compensation dispute involving

A New Approach to Managing Glaucoma Over Several Years Imagine undergoing cataract surgery and receiving an implanted treatment designed to control eye pressure for years, potentially reducing the need to remember daily glaucoma medication. This is the approach being investigated by SpyGlass Pharma, a biotechnology company developing long-acting drug delivery technology for chronic eye conditions.

How Glaucoma Stents Perform in Highly Myopic Eyes People with severe nearsightedness may face more than blurry distance vision. High myopia is also associated with an increased risk of glaucoma, a disease that damages the optic nerve and can cause permanent vision loss if it progresses. For patients who have both cataracts and glaucoma, minimally