2024
Glaucoma Literacy in a Portuguese Population
Pestana Aguiar CatarinaCorresponding author
Overview
Glaucoma is an eye disease characterized by damage to the optic nerve, resulting in loss of vision, and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. It is caused by high pressure within the eye, and is considered a lifelong disease that requires regular monitoring and often treatment. Risk factors for developing glaucoma include age, family history of the disease, race, and a history of certain health conditions. People over the age of 40 and African Americans are considered to be at a higher risk than other populations. Having diabetes, hypertension, or ocular hypertension, as well as participation in certain activities, such as smoking or taking steroids, can also increase risk. Taking steps to identify and reduce these risk factors can help to reduce the likelihood of developing glaucoma and reduce vision loss from this condition.
Research published in this journal
3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
2020
Open or Closed?
Freeman DylanCorresponding author
Medical University of South Carolina Storm Eye Institute
2016
Annual Incidence Rate of Visual Field Abnormalities Determined by Frequency Doubling Technology Perimetry
Tatemichi MasayukiCorresponding author
Department of Preventive Medicine, Tokai University, School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
How this research is being cited
The 3 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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João Alves Ambrósio et al. · 2025 · Cureus
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2025 · Cureus
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