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Glaucoma Video Series

Glaucoma Video Series

View a series of high quality videos on glaucoma:

  • Eye Anatomy
    • Ciliary body (0:31)
    • Optic nerve (0:53)
    • Cornea (0:18)
    • Iris ((0:27)
    • Pupil (0:24)
    • Vitreous body (0:27)
    • The retina ((0:21)
    • How the eye works (1:05)
    • The importance of a complete eye exam (1:37)
  • Glaucoma
    • Introduction (0:37)
    • Glaucoma description
    • Ocular hypertension (1:09)
    • The cause of glaucoma (0:54)
    • How fluid circulates in the eye (1:06)
    • Risk factors ((1:34)
    • Open-angle glaucoma (1:09)
    • Narrow-angle glaucoma (1:11)
    • Glaucoma treatments overview (1:43)
  • Tests and Treatments
    • Dilation
    • Optical coherence tomography (2:25)
    • Selective laser trabeculoplasty (1:00)
    • Trabeculectomy (0:53)

Original Post Date: January 2012

Donna Gallagher

Donna Gallagher: A Caregiver's Story

In these videos, Donna Gallagher talks about her role as the primary caretaker of her mom, who has glaucoma.

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Original Post Date: January 2012

Understanding Glaucoma

Understanding Glaucoma

In this video, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the American Health Assistance Foundation talks about glaucoma. Viewers will learn about the different forms of glaucoma, as well as its symptoms and risk factors. This video is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease. Understanding Glaucoma is part 1 of a 7 part series on glaucoma.  Length: 05:13

Original Post Date: August 2010

Glaucoma Risk Factors

Glaucoma Risk Factors

In this video, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the American Health Assistance Foundation discusses the risk factors associated with glaucoma. In addition, he talks about how you can promote general eye health. This video is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease. Glaucoma Risk Factors is part 2 of a 7 part series on glaucoma. Length: 03:12

Original Post Date: August 2010

Glaucoma Symptoms

Glaucoma Symptoms

In this video, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the American Health Assistance Foundation and Donald Zack, M.D., Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins University talk about the symptoms of the two most common forms of glaucoma. They discuss the importance of regular eye exams and early detection, especially for those at high risk. This video is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease. Glaucoma Symptoms is part 3 of a 7 part series on glaucoma. Length: 03:12

Original Post Date: August 2010

Diagnosing Glaucoma

Diagnosing Glaucoma

In this video, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the American Health Assistance Foundation and Donald Zack, M.D., Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins University, talk about the diagnosis of the glaucoma. They discuss diagnostic tests for glaucoma and factors that can impact your eye pressure readings. This video is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease. Diagnosing Glaucoma is part 4 of a 7 part series on glaucoma. Length: 02:47

Original Post Date: August 2010

Glaucoma Treatments

Glaucoma Treatments

In this video, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the American Health Assistance Foundation and Donald Zack, M.D., Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins University talk about the common treatments for glaucoma, which includes eye drops and filtration surgery. This video is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease. Glaucoma Treatments is part 5 of a 7 part series on glaucoma. Length: 03:07

Original Post Date: August 2010

Glaucoma - Lifestyle Changes

Glaucoma - Lifestyle Changes

In this video, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the American Health Assistance Foundation talks about how to successfully live and learn to cope with glaucoma. This video is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease. Glaucoma - Lifestyle Changes is part 6 of a 7 part series on glaucoma. Length: 02:22

Original Post Date: August 2010

Glaucoma - Advancements and Research

Glaucoma - Advancements and Research

In this video, Dr. Guy Eakin, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the American Health Assistance Foundation and Donald Zack, M.D., Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins University talk about the importance of research in finding a cure for glaucoma and important areas of research, including genetics, understanding how damage occurs to the optic nerve, vision restoration and other topics. This video is designed for anyone who has glaucoma or is caring for a family member or friend who has this eye disease. Glaucoma - Advancements and Research is part 7 of a 7 part series on glaucoma. Length: 03:09

Original Post Date: August 2010

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