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Intraocular (say "in-truh-AW-kyuh-ler") pressure is the pressure caused by the fluid inside the eye that helps maintain the shape

If you have narrow drainage angles or you have long-term (chronic) closed-angle glaucoma, you may need to avoid medicines that

During trabeculectomy—sometimes also called filtration surgery—a piece of tissue in the drainage angle of the eye is removed

Looks at a surgery for glaucoma typically used after a trabeculectomy has failed. Covers how it is done and what to expect after

Laser iridotomy uses a very focused beam of light to create a hole on the outer edge, or rim, of the iris, the colored part of the

Discusses laser treatment for glaucoma. Also discusses how well treatment lowers the pressure in the eye. Covers why it is done

A perimetry test (visual field test) measures all areas of your eyesight, including your side, or peripheral, vision. To do the

Covers surgery used to treat childhood glaucoma. Looks at what to expect after surgery, how well it works, and risks.

Discusses eye disease that damages the optic nerve. Covers open-angle, closed-angle, and congenital glaucoma. Covers importance of

In most healthy adults, pleasure and interest in sex remain as they age. Age alone is no reason to change the sexual practices