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African-Americans and Glaucoma 
Glaucoma occurs about five times more often in African-Americans, and blindness from glaucoma is about six times more common. In addition to this higher frequency, glaucoma often occurs earlier in lif... Details >
Are You at Risk For Glaucoma? (Glaucoma Research Foundation)
Everyone is at risk for glaucoma. However, certain groups are at higher risk than others. This article provides groups at higher risk for developing glaucoma, including African-Americans, people over ... Details >
Facts About Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can lead to damage to the eye's optic nerve and result in blindness. This pamphlet is designed to help people with glaucoma better understand the disease. It desc... Details >
Glaucoma
This information fact sheet describes glaucoma, a group of diseases associated with increased pressure in the eye. The fact sheet offers background information on the condition, causes of the conditio... Details >
Glaucoma Research
National Glaucoma Research (NGR), a program of the American Health Assistance Foundation was established in 1978 to fund research on and educate the public about glaucoma. Learn about the latest glauc... Details >
Glaucoma: How Much Do You Know?
Take this interactive online test to learn what your "Eye-Q" is on glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness.... Details >
Immediate Treatment Helps Delay Progression of Glaucoma
Researchers have found that immediately treating people who have early stage glaucoma can delay progression of the disease. ... Details >
Learn about Glaucoma
Understanding the basics of glaucoma is the first step to protecting your vision. Glaucoma leads to blindness by damaging the optic nerve. Elevated pressure in the eye is a risk factor, but even peop... Details >
National Eye Institute (NEI) Publications Catalog
The National Eye Institute publishes fact sheets and brochures on subjects including cornea and corneal diseases; selected eye health-related organizations; selected resources for people with low visi... Details >