Glaucoma Research.

Doctors and scientists all over the country are conducting research on glaucoma. These studies are designed to answer important questions and to find out whether new approaches are safe and effective. This research has already led to many advances, and researchers continue to search for more effective methods for dealing with glaucoma.
Ongoing glaucoma research aims to simplify medication demands while reducing side effects. For instance, the nuisance of taking preventive medications several times a day discourages some people from protecting themselves fully. Work is under way to perfect a once-a-week eye preparation and once-a-day eyedrops to ease the use of topical glaucoma medicines. Already, dispenser tips that measure more consistent doses of eyedrops are improving their use.

In addition, a large amount of research is being done to learn what causes glaucoma and to improve diagnosis and treatment. For instance, a number of glaucoma research studies are designed to find out what causes fluid pressure to increase in the eye. By learning more about this process, doctors may be able to find the exact cause of glaucoma and better understand how to prevent and treat it.

Research is also being conducted to learn more about who is likely to get glaucoma, when to treat people with increased pressure, and which treatment method to use first.
In order for glaucoma research to be conducted, volunteers are needed. People who join research studies have the first chance to benefit from treatments that have shown promise in earlier research. They also make an important contribution to medical science by helping doctors learn more about glaucoma. Although research trials may pose some risks, researchers take careful steps to protect their patients