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- AAO: Combination Of Latanoprost And Timolol Superior To Each Drug Individually - Xalacom (latanoprost/timolol fixed combination, Pharmacia), recently approved in Europe for the treatment of open angle glaucoma (OAG), is more effective at lowering intra-ocular pressure than the same two drugs used separately.
www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256B06004A535B?Open&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&count=10
- About Glacoma - Contains information about the leading cause of preventable blindness in America.
www.xalatan.com/patients/about_glaucoma
- About Glaucoma Resources - This site lists a selection of links to sites that will help you gain a better understanding of glaucoma and related diseases of the eye.
www.about-glaucoma.com
- ARVO - Once-Daily Fixed Combination Xalacom Compared with Twice-Daily - Xalacom (latanoprost/timolol) More Effective than Cosopt (dorzolamide/timolol) for IOP Reduction in Patients with Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension in New Study.
www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256BB3004C8111?OpenDocument&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&c=Glaucoma&count=10
- Atlas of Ophthalmology Online - Glaucoma Images - Thousands of superb, high-quality glaucoma images, in topics across ophthalmology from the glaucoma section of University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute's Atlas of Ophthalmology.
www.ophthalmologyatlas.com/login.asp?Error=failed&path=%2Findex%2Easp&query=
- Common Vision Condition - Glaucoma - An article about this disorder stressing the importance of regular eye examination.
www.sola.com/eyesight/about/conditions/glaucoma.html
- Glaucoma - VisionChannel - The term "glaucoma" refers to a group of conditions that exhibit a gradual loss of vision, often without symptoms. Learn about diagnosis and treatment for this condition which can lead to vision loss.
www.visionchannel.net/glaucoma
- Glaucoma Associates of Texas - They work closely with their patients to control this disease and prevent further loss of vision using the latest technologies in monitoring and treatment.
www.glaucomaassociates.com
- Glaucoma Association of New York - Bringing increased awareness into the diagnosis and treatment of this common blinding disease.
www.glaucoma.net/gany/gany.html
- Glaucoma Explained - An illustrated patient guide to Glaucoma.
212.53.69.3/Glaucoma/index.html
- Glaucoma In America - Offers an eMagazine published monthly with articles.
www.glaucomainamerica.com
- Glaucoma InfoCenter - A resource for patients who want to learn more about glaucoma, including glaucoma medications and glaucoma surgery.
www.glaucomainfocenter.com
- Glaucoma Research Foundation - A national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting sight. Learn more about this disease, get information on GRF-sponsored awareness activities, find out what you can do to help protect sight, and discuss topics related to eye diseases on the forum.
www.glaucoma.org
- Glaucoma Risk Factors - A brief discussion about this disorder and its symptoms. A look at who is at risk, what can be done, and how often to have your eyes examined.
www.xalatan.com/patients/utility/glaucoma_risk_factors.htm
- Glaucoma Service and Foundation - Resources and information about medications, support groups and awareness.
www.wills-glaucoma.org
- Glaucoma Treatment - Doctor's Guide Channels - New study finds patients intraocular pressure improved when switched to Xalatan from other monotherapy.
www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256BB30049F093?Open&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&count=10
- Glaucoma Vision Simulator - The Glaucoma Vision Simulator approximates what sufferers of glaucoma might experience in their vision.
www.xalatan.com/patients/about_glaucoma/simulation.htm
- Health Factsheets from BUPA - Explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of glaucoma. Available for down loading in Adobe acrobat format.
hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/Glaucoma.html
- Important Facts about Glaucoma - Large and easy to access site with considerable useful information on all aspects of open-angle glaucoma the most common case of this disease. From American Academy of Ophthalmology's medical library.
www.medem.com/search/article_display.cfm?path=n:&mstr=/ZZZ9CB7U08C.html&soc=AAO&srch_typ=NAV_SERCH
- Latanoprost - Pediatric Ophthalmology - Read about a study on the effectiveness of latanoprost therapy on children with glaucoma. See the methods, results, and conclusions.
med-aapos.bu.edu/AAPOS1998/pap987.html
- Latanoprost, Brimonidine Reduce Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma - A DGReview of :"Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Effects of Latanoprost and Brimonidine Therapy in Patients With Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension: A Randomized Observer-Masked. Multicenter Study" Journal of Glaucoma
www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256B9100591C58?Open&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&count=10
- MCW HealthLink - Listing of 4 criteria used to diagnose glaucoma. Also includes the 3 types of treatments that are currently available to those that suffer.
healthlink.mcw.edu/article/974141591.html
- Medbroadcast.com - Extensive data base about glaucoma, looks at what it is, the causes, diagnoses and detection, treatment and FAQs.
www.medbroadcast.com/health_topics/health_conditions/eye_disorders/glaucoma/index.shtml
- Moynalty and Mullagh Family Practice: Patient Information - Talks about open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma, tests and treatment for this blinding disease.
indigo.ie/~jomag/glaucoma.htm
- National Eye Institute - Designed to help people with glaucoma and their families better understand the disease. It describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Contains great illustrations and examples to compare with.
www.nei.nih.gov/health/glaucoma/glaucoma_facts.htm
- National Glaucoma Research - Established by the American Health Assistance Foundation to fund research on and educate the public about glaucoma through illustrations and facts.
www.ahaf.org/glaucoma/about/glabout.htm
- Natural HealthLink - Detailed information on glaucoma, its symptoms, treatment, diet changes and natural therapies that may be helpful.
www.naturalhealthlink.com/referencematerials/library/DisplayMonograph.asp?name=ConsConditions_Glaucomacc
- New York Glaucoma Research Institute - Created to support research into the basic causes of, increase public awareness, and promulgate educational material for opthalmologists, physicians, and persons with glaucoma.
www.glaucoma.net
- Ocular Hypertension Treatment - Doctor's Guide, May 8, 2002 - IOP Reduction in Patients with Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension in New Study.
www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256BB3004C8111?Open&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&count=10
- Ophthalmology Review Journal - Glaucoma - A non-profit organization devoted to the education and training of international eye care providers. Lists a number of medical articles and case studies about this severe eye disease.
www.ophthal.org/ORJ/glaucoma
- Save my Sight - Includes facts about Glaucoma, the press room, find a doctor and links.
www.savemysight.com
- Sight Savers International - Glaucoma - UK's leading charity working to prevent and cure blindness in developing countries and bring hope to people who will never see again.
www.sightsavers.org.uk/html/savingsight/default.htm?treatments/glaucoma.htm~ssmainFrame
- St LukesEye.com - A graphic, description of glaucoma, its effects and treatment options. Photographic examples of various degrees of damage from elevated eye pressure.
www.stlukeseye.com/glaucoma.htm
- Take Time to Talk About Glaucoma - Glaucoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States.
www.taketimetotalk.com/patient/gla/gla.htm#3
- Traditional Chinese Medicine - Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve glaucoma with traditional strategies and herbs.
www.tcmtreatment.com/images/diseases/glaucoma.htm
- Wills Glaucoma - Offers information about treatments, research, symptoms, plus weekly chat meetings with a specialist from Wills Eye Hospital.
willsglaucoma.org
- Xalatan (Latanoprost) Reduces Intraocular Eye Pressure Better Than Trusopt (Dorzolamide) - A study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology about the effectiveness of this glaucoma medication.
www.pslgroup.com/dg/1e4bd2.htm
- Xalatan - Doctor's Guide - Article discusses Xalatan monotherapy as an equivalent to Timolol/Dorzolamide in treating interocular pressure. Text is clinical in focus.
www.pslgroup.com/dg/c0e82.htm
- XALATAN Used in Landmark Glaucoma Study - Pharmacia donated XALATAN (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) to the National Eye Institute for use in the landmark Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study(OHTS).
www.xalatan.com/press_media/release04.htm
- Xalatan. For people with open angle glaucoma. - This section includes printable brochures related to XALATAN (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) and open-angle glaucoma.
xalatan.com/patients/print_lit
- Eye Drops Delay Onset Of Glaucoma In People At Higher Risk - Researchers have discovered that eye drops used to treat high pressure inside the eye can be effective in delaying the onset of glaucoma.
www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256BD800629A70
- Results--Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) - Researchers have discovered that eye drops used to treat elevated pressure inside the eye can be effective in delaying the onset of glaucoma.
www.nei.nih.gov/glaucomaeyedrops/ohts%5Fbackg.htm
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