GLAUCOMA INFORMATION BLOG

The Glaucoma Information Blog is my mini-journal about glaucoma. It...

• lets you know whenever any new webpages appear on glaucoma-eye-info.com, providing you with glaucoma information in plain English that you can use.
• keeps you up-to-date with the latest news and research about glaucoma (always in plain English).
• provides my answers to your questions about glaucoma and eye care.

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At Risk For Glaucoma

Dr. Carolina Valdivia answers a question about being at risk for glaucoma from a woman that has multiple other health problems.

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Hypermetropia

Hypermetropia, or farsightedness, is a refractive disorder of the eye in which light rays are focused behind the retina instead of directly on it.

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Narrow Angle Glaucoma

Dr. Carolina Valdivia explains that narrow angle glaucoma is the second-most common form of the disease.

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Myopia Causes

Dr. Carolina Valdivia answers a question about myopia causes and whether a mild skull deformity could be connected with this condition.

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Aarskog-Scott Syndrome

Ophthalmologist Carolina Valdivia explains Aarskog-Scott Syndrome, a developmental genetic disorder that affects the eyes and other parts of the body.

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Answer My Health Question

Answer My Health Question is a service provided by Dr. Carolina Valdivia that focuses on glaucoma and other eye diseases, general eye care, and other related health conditions.

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Discount Eye Glass Frames

Valdivia Eye and Optical Clinic offers discount eye glass frames from the best designers and popular manufacturers.

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Misinterpreting Symptoms of Glaucoma

Dr. Valdivia explains how misinterpreting symptoms of glaucoma through self-diagnosis potentially can lead to serious consequences.

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Glaucoma Prevention Advice

Glaucoma prevention measures focus largely on diagnosing the disease early in its course and following the treatment regimen prescribed by your ophthalmologist.

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Contact Us

This page provides the means by which you can contact us at glaucoma-eye-info.com

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Lens Accommodation

Dr. Carolina Valdivia explains that lens accommodation is the means by which the eye makes adjustments for seeing objects at different distances.

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Eye Structure

The eye often is compared to the workings of a camera. But eye structure is more complex and sophisticated than any camera that you can buy.

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Black Halo In My Field Of Vision

Dr. Carolina Valdivia answers a question from a man complaining about seeing a black halo in his field of vision.

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Designer Eye Glass Frames

Valdivia Eye and Optical Clinic offers designer eye glass frames, comprehensive exams and eyeglass fittings, advanced diagnostic testing, treatment and surgery.

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Mascara Ingredients And Eye Irritation

Ophthalmologist Carolina Valdivia, MD answers a question from a young woman about mascara ingredients causing eye irritation.

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Dorzolamide (Trusopt)

Ophthalmologist Carolina Valdivia, MD discusses Dorzolamide (Trusopt), a medication used in the treatment of glaucoma and elevated intraocular pressure.

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Short Syndrome And Glaucoma

SHORT syndrome is a rare disorder that has potentially serious eye problems that place affected individuals at high risk for developing glaucoma.

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Xalatan

Ophthalmologist Carolina Valdivia, MD discusses Xalatan (Latanoprost), a medication used in the treatment of glaucoma and elevated intraocular pressure.

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What Type Of Glaucoma Do I Have?

The type of glaucoma diagnosed by your ophthalmologist determines the treatment options available to you. Here we cut through the confusing medical terminology and provide an explanation for each one.

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Laser Trabeculoplasty

Ophthalmologist Carolina Valdivia, MD explains laser trabeculoplasty, a surgical procedure used in the treatment of primary open angle glaucoma

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