Glaucoma
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Glaucoma damages the eye's optic nerve. It is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. It usually happens when the fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises, damaging the optic nerve. Often there are no symptoms at first, but a comprehensive eye exam can detect it.
People at risk should get eye exams at least every two years. They include
- African Americans over age 40
- People over age 60, especially Mexican Americans
- People with a family history of glaucoma
Early treatment can help protect your eyes against vision loss. Treatments usually include prescription eyedrops and/or surgery.
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Glaucoma
aao.org — “Glaucoma” View full resource at aao.org
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excellent results.
Education & Training
After graduating with top honors from the University of Southern California (USC), he received the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship to attend Harvard Medical School. While in medical school, he accepted a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health to study visual cognition. Dr. Richardson then completed an internal medicine internship at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, which was followed by ophthalmology training at LAC+USC/Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles – one of the top ophthalmology residencies in the country.
Experience & Specialization
Dr. Richardson joined the San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates in 1999 and became San Gabriel’s first ophthalmologist to use such modern technologies as the accommodating Crystalens (with cataract surgery) and the iTrack microcatheter (canaloplasty glaucoma surgery). Dr. Richardson is among an elite group of glaucoma specialists in the country performing the highly specialized canaloplasty procedure. Patients have traveled from as far away as Mumbai, India to have canaloplasty by Dr. Richardson.
Dr. Richardson not only performs canaloplasty, he also teaches other surgeons how to do so. As one of the leading canaloplasty surgeons he regularly gives talks at the national meetings of eye surgeons. As part of his quest to make this safer glaucoma surgery available to glaucoma patients throughout the world, he is often asked to fly out to teach individual doctors how best to incorporate canaloplasty into their practices. Dr. Richardson was recently included among a panel of respected glaucoma surgeons whose goal was to find ways to make it easier for other eye surgeons to learn how to perform canaloplasty. You can read what this panel had to say here.
To learn more about Dr. David D. Richardson, visit http://david-richardson-md.com." /> David Richardson, MD - Glaucoma and Canaloplasty Surgeon Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, and Ophthalmologist
Treating Phacolytic #Glaucoma http://t.co/Sn8w56Vj
Glaucoma
lifebridgehealth.org — “Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Nearly three million people have some form of it. Fortunately, if detected early, glaucoma can usually be controlled.” View full resource at lifebridgehealth.org
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Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. But early detection means it can be controlled. http://bit.ly/gqBKzL
Ocular Hypertension
allaboutvision.com — “You could have high eye pressure and not even know it; learn why early diagnosis of ocular hypertension is so important.” View full resource at allaboutvision.com
Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2009 at 3:08 pm By:
Micaela Toledo Doctor and Optometrist
Wind Instrument Musicians Have High Eye Pressure While Playing. http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/hypertension.htm#ixzz1D3saWAqw
What is Glaucoma?
consumerreports.org — “What is Glaucoma? Learn about symptoms and treatments from Consumer Reports Health.” View full resource at consumerreports.org
Most Recently Shared on January 11, 2011 at 7:05 pm By:
January is National #Glaucoma Awareness Month. How much do you know about this disease? http://su.pr/2kBAAl
Symptoms of Glaucoma
ahaf.org — “Learn about the symptoms of glaucoma.” View full resource at ahaf.org
Most Recently Shared on March 17, 2012 at 9:10 pm By:
excellent results.
Education & Training
After graduating with top honors from the University of Southern California (USC), he received the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship to attend Harvard Medical School. While in medical school, he accepted a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health to study visual cognition. Dr. Richardson then completed an internal medicine internship at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, which was followed by ophthalmology training at LAC+USC/Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles – one of the top ophthalmology residencies in the country.
Experience & Specialization
Dr. Richardson joined the San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates in 1999 and became San Gabriel’s first ophthalmologist to use such modern technologies as the accommodating Crystalens (with cataract surgery) and the iTrack microcatheter (canaloplasty glaucoma surgery). Dr. Richardson is among an elite group of glaucoma specialists in the country performing the highly specialized canaloplasty procedure. Patients have traveled from as far away as Mumbai, India to have canaloplasty by Dr. Richardson.
Dr. Richardson not only performs canaloplasty, he also teaches other surgeons how to do so. As one of the leading canaloplasty surgeons he regularly gives talks at the national meetings of eye surgeons. As part of his quest to make this safer glaucoma surgery available to glaucoma patients throughout the world, he is often asked to fly out to teach individual doctors how best to incorporate canaloplasty into their practices. Dr. Richardson was recently included among a panel of respected glaucoma surgeons whose goal was to find ways to make it easier for other eye surgeons to learn how to perform canaloplasty. You can read what this panel had to say here.
To learn more about Dr. David D. Richardson, visit http://david-richardson-md.com." /> David Richardson, MD - Glaucoma and Canaloplasty Surgeon Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, and Ophthalmologist
Symptoms of #Glaucoma. Learn about the symptoms of glaucoma. http://t.co/JyDwvsU2
Glaucoma Simulator
eyecareamerica.org — “Glaucoma Simulator” View full resource at eyecareamerica.org
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 4:01 pm By:
Ryo Kubota, MD, PhD Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, Physician, and Doctor
Focus on Your Vision Insight: What does glaucoma “look like?†See for yourself: http://ow.ly/11UVy
Glaucoma case
osnsupersite.com — “Glaucoma case” View full resource at osnsupersite.com
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#Ophthalmology #video featuring an interesting #glaucoma case — by Thomas W. Samuelson: http://ow.ly/KmxZ
Mirtogenol for glaucoma
eyedocnews.com — “Discussing effectiveness of mirtogenol versus Xalatan for glaucoma” View full resource at eyedocnews.com
Most Recently Shared on July 6, 2011 at 12:18 pm By:
Dr. Ari Weitzner Doctor, Ophthalmologist, and Physician
Discuss: Using Mirtogenol to Treat Glaucoma: I have a patient that wants to try a natural supplement, mirtogenol... http://bit.ly/rsWkKu
Glaucoma Treatment
ahaf.org — “In this section you can find information on current treatments for various forms of glaucoma, including drugs, laser techniques, surgical procedures, as well as experimental therapies.” View full resource at ahaf.org
Most Recently Shared on August 5, 2011 at 9:30 pm By:
Richard Hom OD MPA Active Health Library, Doctor, and Optometrist
RT @glaucoma_: The most common treatments for glaucoma are eye drops and, rarely, pills. Learn more: http://ht.ly/5PuWv #EyeTips
Excercise and glaucoma
eyedocnews.com — “Physicial exercise reduces glaucoma risk according to British study” View full resource at eyedocnews.com
Most Recently Shared on October 27, 2011 at 1:41 pm By:
Dr. Ari Weitzner Doctor, Ophthalmologist, and Physician
Discuss: Can Exercise Reduce the Risk of Glaucoma?: British researchers have found that higher levels of physica... http://t.co/ijTu62nx
Coffee and glaucoma
eyedocnews.com — “Research finds that drinking alot of coffee increase risk of glaucoma” View full resource at eyedocnews.com
Most Recently Shared on March 9, 2012 at 10:25 am By:
Dr. Ari Weitzner Doctor, Ophthalmologist, and Physician
Discuss: Does Heavy Coffee Drinking Increase Glaucoma Risk?: A year and a half ago, we reported on research find... http://t.co/WXvVFTbM
Glaucoma... | Facebook
facebook.com — “South Coast Optometry wrote: Glaucoma prevention. Experts recommend... Join Facebook to connect with South Coast Optometry and others you may know.” View full resource at facebook.com
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Dr. Daniel E. Quon Doctor and Optometrist
Glaucoma prevention. Experts recommend a yearly comprehensive eye exam with a qualified professional to detect... http://fb.me/Ep9lsMMe
Biomarkers for Glaucoma | Glaucoma Research Foundation
glaucoma.org — “Biomarkers for Glaucoma | Glaucoma Research Foundation” View full resource at glaucoma.org
Most Recently Shared on January 16, 2012 at 1:30 pm By:
excellent results.
Education & Training
After graduating with top honors from the University of Southern California (USC), he received the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship to attend Harvard Medical School. While in medical school, he accepted a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health to study visual cognition. Dr. Richardson then completed an internal medicine internship at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, which was followed by ophthalmology training at LAC+USC/Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles – one of the top ophthalmology residencies in the country.
Experience & Specialization
Dr. Richardson joined the San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates in 1999 and became San Gabriel’s first ophthalmologist to use such modern technologies as the accommodating Crystalens (with cataract surgery) and the iTrack microcatheter (canaloplasty glaucoma surgery). Dr. Richardson is among an elite group of glaucoma specialists in the country performing the highly specialized canaloplasty procedure. Patients have traveled from as far away as Mumbai, India to have canaloplasty by Dr. Richardson.
Dr. Richardson not only performs canaloplasty, he also teaches other surgeons how to do so. As one of the leading canaloplasty surgeons he regularly gives talks at the national meetings of eye surgeons. As part of his quest to make this safer glaucoma surgery available to glaucoma patients throughout the world, he is often asked to fly out to teach individual doctors how best to incorporate canaloplasty into their practices. Dr. Richardson was recently included among a panel of respected glaucoma surgeons whose goal was to find ways to make it easier for other eye surgeons to learn how to perform canaloplasty. You can read what this panel had to say here.
To learn more about Dr. David D. Richardson, visit http://david-richardson-md.com." /> David Richardson, MD - Glaucoma and Canaloplasty Surgeon Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, and Ophthalmologist
Biomarkers for Glaucoma | Glaucoma Research Foundation http://t.co/Mt7FlyLS
Types of Glaucoma: Angle Closure Glaucoma
glaucoma.org — “Types of Glaucoma | Glaucoma Research Foundation” View full resource at glaucoma.org
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Dr. Jay Schwartz Doctor, Ophthalmologist, and Physician
Did you know there are several types of glaucoma? Learn about the different types here http://www.glaucoma.org/learn/types.php
What is Glaucoma? | Glaucoma Research Foundation
glaucoma.org — “What is Glaucoma? | Glaucoma Research Foundation” View full resource at glaucoma.org
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January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Learn more about this sight-stealing disease http://tinyurl.com/ycxawv4
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excellent results.
Education & Training
After graduating with top honors from the University of Southern California (USC), he received the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship to attend Harvard Medical School. While in medical school, he accepted a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health to study visual cognition. Dr. Richardson then completed an internal medicine internship at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, which was followed by ophthalmology training at LAC+USC/Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles – one of the top ophthalmology residencies in the country.
Experience & Specialization
Dr. Richardson joined the San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates in 1999 and became San Gabriel’s first ophthalmologist to use such modern technologies as the accommodating Crystalens (with cataract surgery) and the iTrack microcatheter (canaloplasty glaucoma surgery). Dr. Richardson is among an elite group of glaucoma specialists in the country performing the highly specialized canaloplasty procedure. Patients have traveled from as far away as Mumbai, India to have canaloplasty by Dr. Richardson.
Dr. Richardson not only performs canaloplasty, he also teaches other surgeons how to do so. As one of the leading canaloplasty surgeons he regularly gives talks at the national meetings of eye surgeons. As part of his quest to make this safer glaucoma surgery available to glaucoma patients throughout the world, he is often asked to fly out to teach individual doctors how best to incorporate canaloplasty into their practices. Dr. Richardson was recently included among a panel of respected glaucoma surgeons whose goal was to find ways to make it easier for other eye surgeons to learn how to perform canaloplasty. You can read what this panel had to say here.
To learn more about Dr. David D. Richardson, visit http://david-richardson-md.com." />David Richardson, MD - Glaucoma and Canaloplasty Surgeon
Eye Surgeon | Los Angeles | Glaucoma and Canaloplasty Surgeon
Dr. David Richardson is a Southern California board certified eye surgeon specializing in the treatment of Cataract and Glaucoma. He is also the medical director of San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, located in Pasadena, California. Dr. Richardson has performed thousands of advanced cataract and Canaloplasty procedures with excellent results.
Education & Training
After graduating with top honors from the University of Southern California (USC), he received the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship to attend Harvard Medical School. While in medical school, he accepted a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health to study visual cognition. Dr. Richardson then completed an internal medicine internship at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, which was followed by ophthalmology training at LAC+USC/Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles – one of the top ophthalmology residencies in the country.
Experience & Specialization
Dr. Richardson joined the San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates in 1999 and became San Gabriel’s first ophthalmologist to use such modern technologies as the accommodating Crystalens (with cataract surgery) and the iTrack microcatheter (canaloplasty glaucoma surgery). Dr. Richardson is among an elite group of glaucoma specialists in the country performing the highly specialized canaloplasty procedure. Patients have traveled from as far away as Mumbai, India to have canaloplasty by Dr. Richardson.
Dr. Richardson not only performs canaloplasty, he also teaches other surgeons how to do so. As one of the leading canaloplasty surgeons he regularly gives talks at the national meetings of eye surgeons. As part of his quest to make this safer glaucoma surgery available to glaucoma patients throughout the world, he is often asked to fly out to teach individual doctors how best to incorporate canaloplasty into their practices. Dr. Richardson was recently included among a panel of respected glaucoma surgeons whose goal was to find ways to make it easier for other eye surgeons to learn how to perform canaloplasty. You can read what this panel had to say here.
To learn more about Dr. David D. Richardson, visit http://david-richardson-md.com. -
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