Glaucoma
Our articles about Glaucoma, its causes, symptoms, and treatments. Written by the medical experts at Assil Gaur Eye Institute Los Angeles, CA
Causes of Blurry Vision – and When to Seek Immediate Medical Help
Many things can cause blurry vision, some causes of blurry vision are medical emergencies. Watch for the signs you need immediate medical attention.
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.
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.
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.
Durysta, an exciting new glaucoma treatment, now at Assil Gaur Eye Institute
The FDA has approved a treatment that lets glaucoma patients manage their eye pressure without having to depend on eye drops. Learn more here!
New OMNI® 2.0 Surgical System Clinical Study for Glaucoma Patients at AGEI
Assil Gaur Eye Institute is now enrolling patients in a multicenter study utilizing the OMNI 2.0 (OMNI NextGen) Surgical System for glaucoma.
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 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?
How to Ensure Good Vision in your 60s and beyond
What common eye health problems affect people aged 60 and older? Learn about conditions, best practices, and treatments from Assil Gaur Eye Institute.
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.
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 […]
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