The Glaucoma Doctor Blog
Practical, evidence-based insights on glaucoma care from the board-certified, UCLA fellowship-trained specialists at Inland Glaucoma Center — medication updates, surgical innovations, lifestyle guidance, and answers to the questions our patients ask most.
Latanoprost: One Tiny Eye Drop That Has Changed Glaucoma Care
July 13, 2026
If anyone has recently been diagnosed with glaucoma or ocular hypertension (higher-than-normal eye pressure), there's a good chance their ophthalmologist…
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Glaucoma & Premium Cataract Lenses?
July 2, 2026
If you have glaucoma and are planning cataract surgery, one of the biggest decisions you'll make is choosing your intraocular lens (IOL). Many patients…
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When Should You Take Timolol or Dorzolamide–Timolol Eye Drops?
April 26, 2026
Patients prescribed timolol or combination drops such as dorzolamide-timolol (Cosopt) or brimonidine-timolol (Combigan) often ask when these medications…
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Does Caffeine Affect Eye Pressure? A Closer Look at the Data
March 25, 2026
Caffeine and glaucoma is one of those topics where the simplified version — "coffee raises eye pressure a little" — is technically true, but doesn't fully…
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The 2026 Glaucoma Medication Pipeline
March 13, 2026
What's Coming Next in the Fight to Protect Vision Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief of sight." It gradually damages the optic nerve — usually…
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2026 Glaucoma Surgical Pipeline
February 25, 2026
What New Devices May Change the Way We Treat Glaucoma For years, glaucoma surgery meant one of two things: traditional trabeculectomy, or tube shunt…
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Synaptic Regeneration as a Glaucoma Therapy Target — New Data
February 16, 2026
Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief of sight." It is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, the cable that carries visual information…
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The Future of Glaucoma Care: Moving Beyond Daily Eye Drops
January 31, 2026
For decades, glaucoma treatment has relied heavily on daily eye drops. While these medications can be effective, they come with real challenges…
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Why Visual Field Tests Are Hard — and Why They Still Matter
January 31, 2026
If you've ever taken a visual field test, you're not alone in thinking that it was stressful, confusing, or difficult. Many patients worry they did…
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Exercise and Glaucoma: What's Safe and What to Avoid
December 20, 2025
The Facts and Myths Around Exercise and Glaucoma Many patients with glaucoma worry that exercise might worsen their disease or even accelerate vision…
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Glaucoma Eye Drops: Why Timing and Technique Matter
December 12, 2025
I have been impressed by the absolute support of the Glaucoma Community on Facebook. Specifically, the Living with Glaucoma Support Group has been very…
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Managing Glaucoma: Essential Tips for Eye Health
December 12, 2025
Glaucoma, often dubbed the "silent thief of sight," can gradually impair vision without noticeable early symptoms. Understanding this condition is…
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Glaucoma & Dry Eye: Why — And How We Can Improve Both
December 5, 2025
Understanding the Overlap Between Glaucoma and Dry Eye If you are treating glaucoma and also struggling with burning, irritation, or fluctuating vision…
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Why Family Members Should Get Checked for Glaucoma
November 9, 2025
If someone in your family has been diagnosed with glaucoma, there is more at stake than just that family member's eye health. It likely signals that you…
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What is Glaucoma?
October 20, 2025
Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve (the nerve that carries visual signals from the eye to the…
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Can Cannabis Protect Your Vision? Let's Clear the Smoke.
October 14, 2025
Understanding the Truth About Cannabis and Eye Pressure Why Do Some People Think Marijuana Helps Glaucoma? Since the 1970s, studies have shown that…
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The Hidden Link Between Gut Health and Glaucoma
October 12, 2025
How the gut microbiome may affect the health of your eye Glaucoma is a progressive disease of the optic nerve, often linked to elevated eye pressure…
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October 9, 2025
Understanding Glaucoma: Comprehensive Guide to Prevention and Care Glaucoma is a significant eye condition that affects many individuals worldwide. It is…
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Normal Tension Glaucoma (NTG)
October 9, 2025
When most people think about glaucoma, they think about optic nerve damage in the setting of elevated eye pressure. While that is usually true, there is…
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Understanding Angle-Closure Glaucoma
September 30, 2025
Angle-closure glaucoma (also called narrow-angle glaucoma) happens when the natural drainage channel in your eye becomes blocked. This prevents fluid from…
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What is Glaucoma?
September 29, 2025
Glaucoma is a group of chronic (long-lasting) medical diseases that permanently damage the collection of nerves referred to as the "optic nerve" that…
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Why the LiGHT Study Matters: A Case for SLT as First-Line Therapy
September 27, 2025
*This is a blog about glaucoma and it is not medical advice. See your ophthalmologist for specific advice." In the evolving landscape of glaucoma…
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