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1.Glaucoma Explained
An illustrated patient guide to Glaucoma.
URL:http://212.53.69.3/Glaucoma/index.html
2.Health Factsheets from BUPA
Explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of glaucoma. Available for down loading in Adobe acrobat format.
URL:http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/Glaucoma.html
3.MCW HealthLink
Listing of 4 criteria used to diagnose glaucoma. Also includes the 3 types of treatments that are currently available to those that suffer.
URL:http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/974141591.html
4.Moynalty and Mullagh Family Practice: Patient Information
Talks about open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma, tests and treatment for this blinding disease.
URL:http://indigo.ie/~jomag/glaucoma.htm
5.Latanoprost - Pediatric Ophthalmology
Read about a study on the effectiveness of latanoprost therapy on children with glaucoma. See the methods, results, and conclusions.
URL:http://med-aapos.bu.edu/AAPOS1998/pap987.html
6.Wills Glaucoma
Offers information about treatments, research, symptoms, plus weekly chat meetings with a specialist from Wills Eye Hospital.
URL:http://willsglaucoma.org
7.About Glaucoma Resources
This site lists a selection of links to sites that will help you gain a better understanding of glaucoma and related diseases of the eye.
URL:http://www.about-glaucoma.com/
8.National Glaucoma Research
Established by the American Health Assistance Foundation to fund research on and educate the public about glaucoma through illustrations and facts.
URL:http://www.ahaf.org/glaucoma/about/glabout.htm
9.AAO: Combination Of Latanoprost And Timolol Superior To Each Drug Individually
Xalacom (latanoprost/timolol fixed combination, Pharmacia), recently approved in Europe for the treatment of open angle glaucoma (OAG), is more effective at lowering intra-ocular pressure than the same two drugs used separately.
URL:http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256B06004A535B?Open&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&count=10
10.Latanoprost, Brimonidine Reduce Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma
A DGReview of :"Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Effects of Latanoprost and Brimonidine Therapy in Patients With Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension: A Randomized Observer-Masked. Multicenter Study" Journal of Glaucoma
URL:http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256B9100591C58?Open&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&count=10
11.Glaucoma Treatment - Doctor's Guide Channels
New study finds patients intraocular pressure improved when switched to Xalatan from other monotherapy.
URL:http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256BB30049F093?Open&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&count=10
12.Ocular Hypertension Treatment - Doctor's Guide, May 8, 2002
IOP Reduction in Patients with Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension in New Study.
URL:http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256BB3004C8111?Open&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&count=10
13.ARVO - Once-Daily Fixed Combination Xalacom Compared with Twice-Daily
Xalacom (latanoprost/timolol) More Effective than Cosopt (dorzolamide/timolol) for IOP Reduction in Patients with Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension in New Study.
URL:http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256BB3004C8111?OpenDocument&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&
14.Eye Drops Delay Onset Of Glaucoma In People At Higher Risk
Researchers have discovered that eye drops used to treat high pressure inside the eye can be effective in delaying the onset of glaucoma.
URL:http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256BD800629A70
15.New York Glaucoma Research Institute
Created to support research into the basic causes of, increase public awareness, and promulgate educational material for opthalmologists, physicians, and persons with glaucoma.
URL:http://www.glaucoma.net/
16.Glaucoma Association of New York
Bringing increased awareness into the diagnosis and treatment of this common blinding disease.
URL:http://www.glaucoma.net/gany/gany.html
17.Glaucoma Associates of Texas
They work closely with their patients to control this disease and prevent further loss of vision using the latest technologies in monitoring and treatment.
URL:http://www.glaucomaassociates.com
18.Glaucoma In America
Offers an eMagazine published monthly with articles.
URL:http://www.glaucomainamerica.com
19.Glaucoma InfoCenter
A resource for patients who want to learn more about glaucoma, including glaucoma medications and glaucoma surgery.
URL:http://www.glaucomainfocenter.com
20.Medbroadcast.com
Extensive data base about glaucoma, looks at what it is, the causes, diagnoses and detection, treatment and FAQs.
URL:http://www.medbroadcast.com/health_topics/health_conditions/eye_disorders/glaucoma/index.shtml
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