Glaucoma Related Diseases & Conditions
Medical conditions are often related to other diseases and conditions. Our doctors have compiled a list of ailments related to the topic of Glaucoma. These conditions may be a cause or symptom of Glaucoma or be a condition for which you may be at increased risk.
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Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis, a disease resulting from chronic inflammation, causes small lumps (granulomas) to develop in a great range of body...learn more »
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Sarcoidosis Article
- What is sarcoidosis?
- What are symptoms of sarcoidosis?
- Who gets sarcoidosis?
- What we know about sarcoidosis
- Some things we don't know about sarcoidosis
- How is sarcoidosis diagnosed?
- What are some signs and symptoms that suggest possible
sarcoidosis?
- What do laboratory tests show?
- How is sarcoidosis treated?
- Living with sarcoidosis
- Where can a person find more information on sarcoidosis?
- Sarcoidosis At A Glance
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Headache
Headaches can be divided into two categories: primary headaches and secondary headaches. Migraine headaches, tension headaches,...learn more »
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Headache Article
- Headache facts
- What is a headache?
- How are headaches classified?
- What are primary headaches?
- What are secondary headaches?
- What are cranial neuralgias, facial pain, and other headaches?
- What causes tension headaches?
- What are the symptoms of tension headaches?
- How are tension headaches diagnosed?
- How are tension headaches treated?
- What causes cluster headaches?
- What are the symptoms of cluster headaches?
- How are cluster headaches diagnosed?
- How are cluster headaches treated?
- Can cluster headaches be prevented?
- What diseases cause secondary headaches?
- How are secondary headaches diagnosed?
- What are the exams and tests for secondary headaches?
- When should I seek medical care for a headache?
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Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) Article
- Diabetes facts
- What is diabetes?
- What is the impact of diabetes?
- What causes diabetes?
- What are the different types of diabetes?
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Other types of diabetes
- What are diabetes symptoms?
- How is diabetes diagnosed?
- Why is blood sugar checked at home?
- What are the acute complications of diabetes?
- What are the chronic complications of diabetes?
- What can be done to slow diabetes complications?
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Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is the separation of the retina from its attachments to the underlying eye tissue. Symptoms of retinal...learn more »
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Retinal Detachment Article
- What is the retina?
- What is a retinal detachment?
- What are retinal detachment symptoms and signs?
- What are retinal detachment causes and risk factors?
- Which diseases of the eyes predispose to the development of a retinal detachment?
- How does cataract surgery lead to a retinal detachment?
- What other factors are associated with a retinal detachment?
- Why is it mandatory to treat retinal detachments?
- What is the treatment for retinal detachment?
- What are complications of surgery
for a retinal detachment, and what is recovery like after retinal detachment surgery?
- What are the results of surgery for a retinal detachment?
- Retinal Detachment At A Glance
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Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is hereditary condition affecting connective tissue. A person with Marfan syndrome may exhibit the following...learn more »
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Marfan Syndrome Article
- Marfan syndrome facts*
- What is Marfan syndrome?
- What are the symptoms of Marfan syndrome?
- What causes Marfan syndrome?
- How is Marfan syndrome diagnosed?
- What types of doctors treat Marfan syndrome?
- What treatment options are available for Marfan syndrome?
- What are some of the emotional and psychological effects of Marfan syndrome?
- What research is being conducted on Marfan syndrome?
- Where can people find additional information about Marfan syndrome?
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Uveitis
Uveitis is inflammation of the eye. Symptoms include blurred vision, eye pain, eye redness, photophobia, and floaters. Treatment...learn more »
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Uveitis Article
- What is uveitis?
- What causes uveitis?
- What are symptoms of uveitis?
- What are the signs of uveitis?
- What are the different types of uveitis?
- What other medical conditions are associated with uveitis?
- How is uveitis diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for uveitis?
- What is the prognosis for uveitis?
- What are the complications of uveitis?
- Can uveitis be prevented?
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Optic Neuritis
Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve, the structure that connects the eye to the brain. The precise cause of optic...learn more »
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Optic Neuritis Article
- What is optic neuritis?
- What causes optic neuritis?
- What are symptoms of optic neuritis?
- What are signs of optic neuritis?
- How is optic neuritis diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for optic neuritis?
- What is the prognosis for optic neuritis?
- Can optic neuritis be prevented?
- Where can I find more information on optic neuritis?
- Optic Neuritis At A Glance
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Cataracts
A cataract is an eye disease that causes the eye's lens to become cloudy and opaque with decreased vision. Causes of cataracts...learn more »
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Cataracts Article
- Facts about cataracts
- What is a cataract?
- What are the different types of cataracts?
- What are causes of cataracts?
- What are risk factors for cataracts?
- What are the symptoms of cataracts?
- What are the signs of cataracts?
- How are cataracts diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for cataracts?
- What are the different types of cataract surgery, and what risks are
involved?
- What are complications of cataracts?
- What is the prognosis of cataracts?
- Can cataracts be prevented?
- Where can people get more information on cataracts?
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Scleritis
Scleritis is inflammation of the white part of the eye. It may be caused by a serious underlying condition, such as an autoimmune...learn more »
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Scleritis Article
- Scleritis facts
- What is scleritis?
- What is the sclera?
- What causes scleritis?
- What are risk factors for scleritis?
- What are symptoms of scleritis?
- What are signs of scleritis?
- How is scleritis diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for scleritis?
- What are the complications of scleritis?
- What is the prognosis for scleritis?
- Can scleritis be prevented?
- What research is being done on scleritis?
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Blindness
Blindness is the state of being sightless. Causes of blindness include macular degeneration, stroke, cataract, glaucoma,...learn more »
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Blindness Article
- What is blindness?
- What are the different types of blindness?
- What causes blindness?
- What are symptoms and signs of blindness?
- How is blindness diagnosed?
- What are treatments for blindness?
- What is the prognosis for blindness?
- When is someone considered legally blind?
- Is blindness preventable?
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Iritis
Iritis is inflammation of the iris, the colored portion of the eye. Symptoms include a red, painful eye, blurry vision, and light...learn more »
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Iritis Article
- What is iritis?
- What causes iritis?
- What are symptoms and signs of iritis?
- How is iritis diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for iritis?
- How long does iritis last?
- What are complications of iritis?
- What is the prognosis for iritis?
- What research is being done for iritis?
- Where can I find out more information about iritis?
- Iritis At A Glance
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Black Eye
The most common cause of a black eye is due to an injury to the face or head. Most black eye injuries are minor and heal on their...learn more »
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Black Eye Article
- Black eye introduction
- What causes a black eye?
- What are the signs and symptoms of a black eye?
- When should I call the doctor for a black eye?
- How is a black eye diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for a black eye?
- What are the complications of black eye?
- How can I prevent a black eye?
- Black Eye At A Glance
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Diabetes and Eye Problems Article
- Eye problems and diabetes introduction
- Cataracts and diabetes
- Glaucoma and diabetes
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Preventing eye problems with diabetes
- When to contact your doctor about eye problems in diabetes
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Eye Care
Many common eye disorders resolve without treatment and some may be managed with over-the-counter (OTC) products. It's important...learn more »
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Eye Care Article
- Eye care introduction
- What is the structure of the eye?
- Which common disorders of the eye can (sometimes) be self-treated?
- What common eye conditions usually require treatment by a doctor?
- What types of OTC eye care products are there?
- What inactive ingredients are contained in OTC eye care products?
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Birthmark
Birthmarks and other abnormal skin pigmentation is caused by the body's inability to produce enough melanin. Abnormal skin...learn more »
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Birthmark Article
- Birthmarks and other skin pigmentation problems introduction
- What are birthmarks?
- What are skin pigmentation disorders?
- Can skin damage causes pigmentation loss?
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Shingles and Pregnancy Article
- What are the symptoms of shingles, and how is shingles diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for shingles during pregnancy?
- Can shingles be prevented?
- What are shingles complications during pregnancy?
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Coats' Disease
eye. Read about symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Coats' disease is a rare eye condition that typically...learn more »
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Coats' Disease Article
- What is Coats' disease?
- What are causes and risk factors for Coats' disease?
- What are symptoms and signs of Coats' disease?
- How is Coats' disease diagnosed?
- How is staging of Coats' disease determined?
- What is the treatment for Coats' disease?
- What is the prognosis of Coats' disease?
- Can Coats' disease be prevented?
- What research is being done on Coats' disease?
- Where can people with Coats' disease get support?
- Where can people get more information about Coats' disease?
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Myopia
Myopia, or nearsightedness, makes it difficult to focus on objects that are far away. The condition runs in families and occurs...learn more »
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Myopia Article
- Introduction to Myopia
- What causes Myopia?
- What are the symptoms of Myopia?
- How is Myopia diagnosed?
- How is Myopia treated?
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Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome Article
- What is Klippel-Trènaunay-Weber (KTW) syndrome?
- What is a port-wine stain?
- What is asymmetrical limb hypertrophy?
- Are there other abnormalities in Klippel-Trènaunay-Weber
syndrome?
- How is intelligence affected?
- What is the basic defect in Klippel-Trènaunay-Weber
syndrome?
- What causes Klippel-Trènaunay-Weber syndrome?
- What is the prognosis (outlook) with Klippel-Trènaunay-Weber syndrome?
- Why is it called Klippel-Trènaunay-Weber syndrome?
- Alternative names for Klippel-Trènaunay-Weber (KTW) syndrome
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Farsightedness
Farsightedness makes it difficult to focus on objects that are close up. The condition runs in families and occurs because light...learn more »
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Farsightedness Article
- Introduction to farsightedness
- What causes farsightedness?
- What are the symptoms of farsightedness?
- How is farsightedness diagnosed?
- How is farsightedness corrected?
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Disease Prevention in Women Article
- Disease prevention in women overview
- Osteoporosis
- Breast cancer
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Cancer of the cervix
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Hypercholesterolemia (hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia)
- Type II diabetes mellitus
- Cancer of colon and rectum / polyps of colon and rectum
- Bladder cancer
- Glaucoma
- Melanoma and other skin cancers
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Disease Prevention in Men Article
- Disease prevention in men introduction
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia
- Type II diabetes mellitus
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Cancer of colon and rectum /polyps of colon and rectum
- Prostate cancer
- Glaucoma
- Melanoma and other skin cancers
- Bladder cancer
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