glaucoma Austin How Fast Does Glaucoma Progress? How to Preserve Your Vision

Glaucoma is often called the silent thief of sight because it gradually damages the eyes before there are any noticeable symptoms. The condition affects millions of people around the world and is one of the leading causes of blindness. Patients often wonder, then, how it’s possible to track the development of glaucoma and prevent it […]

New iStent inject® Procedure Now Available in Austin

Farhan A. Irshad, MD FACS and the Eye Clinic of Austin team are excited to announce the arrival of an innovative new procedure for Glaucoma patients – the iStent inject®.

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Glaucoma Awareness this New Year

Glaucoma Awareness this New Year

As we move into 2018, we take the month of January to spread awareness about a leading cause of blindness in the US – glaucoma. Glaucoma is called the “sneak thief of sight” because early on in the disease’s progression, there are no symptoms.

Advice from Bono for People with Glaucoma

Celebrities have eye problems as often as the rest of us. When Bono shared his experience with glaucoma, he said that he had been dealing with it for many years. He demonstrates how people with glaucoma can keep their sight and continue to lead a normal life if treated early enough.

Green Leafy Vegetables Can Lower Risk of Glaucoma

It turns out that your mother was right – about many things – but particularly about the importance of eating your vegetables. There have been many articles in recent years about the importance of multiple servings of vegetables in reducing the risk of a number of diseases.

Decrease Glaucoma Risk Through Lifestyle

Although genetics plays a role in an individual developing glaucoma, studies have shown that certain lifestyle choices may decrease your risk for the eye disease.