Glaucoma
Our articles about Glaucoma, its causes, symptoms, and treatments. Written by the medical experts at Assil Gaur Eye Institute Los Angeles, CA
What are Some Common Medications that can Cause or Worsen Glaucoma?
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, and certain medications can increase the risk—learn about drug-induced glaucoma and its impact on vision.
Eye Birth Defects
Eye birth defects, though rare, can include conditions like cloudy corneas and blindness; what factors contribute to these congenital defects?
Eyesight Problems Linked to Dementia: What That Means For You
Can eyesight predict dementia risk? Could cataract surgery prevent Alzheimer’s disease? New studies show a link between eye health and brain function.
When Should the Elderly Quit Driving? Eye Health and Driving Ability
People make jokes about senior drivers, but does age actually make you an unsafe driver? Learn about age-related eye conditions and driving safety.
How Does Marijuana Help Glaucoma? And Should You Try It?
There are plenty of jokes about “smoking grandma’s glaucoma medicine.” But is weed actually helpful for glaucoma treatment?
Dr. Sodhi Gaur named Top Los Angeles Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Specialist by LA Magazine
Los Angeles Magazine named Dr. Avneet K. Sodhi Gaur named on its 2020 Top Doctors list. Dr. Gaur joined the Assil Gaur Eye Institute in 2018 as Director of Glaucoma as well as a LASIK and Cataract surgeon.
Can Stress Increase Eye Pressure in Glaucoma Patients?
Can stress raise eye pressure in glaucoma patients? Discover how psychological stress may increase intraocular pressure (IOP) in those with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and impact their condition.
7 Ways to Adapt Your Home for Vision Loss
Vision deterioration can occur at any time. If you or a loved one are visually impaired, here are 7 tips to make your home low-vision friendly.
Could a Video Game Diagnose Glaucoma?
Could a video game diagnose glaucoma? Can glaucoma be treated by your TV? Technology is revolutionizing glaucoma diagnosis and treatment.
Why do African American Patients Need Early Glaucoma Screening? [New Study]
New research suggests African American patients are six times more likely to suffer severe vision loss from glaucoma. Learn about early screening!
How Does Sleep Affect Glaucoma Patients?
One frequently asked question from my glaucoma patients is how sleep affects glaucoma. Here is the most recent research on sleep and glaucoma.
Mindfulness Meditation: A New Tool in Fighting Glaucoma
Lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) or eye pressure with medications or surgery is the primary way to slow the progression of glaucoma. If untreated, prolonged elevated eye pressure causes irreversible optic nerve damage (glaucoma) that can ultimately lead to blindness. But what if we can augment medical therapies with mediation to treatment glaucoma as well as […]
