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Glaucoma and Diabetes
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. However, it’s the leading cause of preventable blindness. Glaucoma is a...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Aug 13, 20172 min read
Is Glaucoma Hereditary?
Glaucoma is a term used for a group of diseases that irreversibly damage the optic nerve, potentially causing vision loss and blindness....
Dr. Stella Hennen
Jul 9, 20172 min read
Causes of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions which result in vision loss. The back of your eye continuously makes a clear fluid called aqueous...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Jun 20, 20172 min read
Glaucoma Surgery Recovery
Glaucoma is a term used for a group of eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve due to an increase in intraocular pressure. If...
Dr. Stella Hennen
May 8, 20172 min read
Glaucoma Prevention
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness, affecting around 2% of the population. Glaucoma is the result of progressive damage to...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Apr 11, 20172 min read
Early Signs of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases affecting the optic nerve and can lead to permanent vision loss due to a build-up of pressure in the eye....
Dr. Stella Hennen
Mar 15, 20172 min read
Glaucoma Symptoms
Glaucoma is a complicated eye disease in which damage to the optic nerve may result in vision loss. There are several forms of glaucoma;...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Feb 10, 20172 min read
Glaucoma and Cataracts
Both glaucoma and cataracts can be a natural part of the aging process. Many people over age 60 may experience both. Although most people...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Jan 9, 20172 min read
Glaucoma Definition
Glaucoma is defined as a group of eye diseases characterized by damage to the optic nerve usually due to excessively high intraocular...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Dec 13, 20162 min read
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is actually a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve and can result in vision loss and blindness. It’s often...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Nov 7, 20162 min read
Types of Eye Doctors
Choosing an eye doctor is an important health care decision. After all, you will be trusting your eye doctor to safeguard your precious...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Oct 10, 20162 min read
Glaucoma Care
Are you newly diagnosed with glaucoma and not sure how to best care for it? Many people are in the same situation. If you’ve been...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Sep 20, 20161 min read
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes vision loss in one or both eyes. Glaucoma is caused by fluid buildup behind the eye. This puts...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Aug 9, 20162 min read
Glaucoma and Diabetes
Over 16 million Americans suffer from some form of diabetes. The most common form of diabetes is called adult-onset diabetes. This...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Jun 11, 20161 min read
Glaucoma Causes
About two million people in the United States are impacted by glaucoma. Globally, it is reported that between 11 and 67 million people...
Dr. Stella Hennen
May 11, 20161 min read
How Does Diabetes Affect Your Eyes?
Diabetes is a significant cause of blindness in the United States and across the world. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Apr 14, 20161 min read
Glaucoma Symptoms Defined
Wondering what the symptoms of glaucoma might be? Not sure if you might be suffering from this condition? Glaucoma symptoms can...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Mar 24, 20161 min read
Does Blood Pressure Effect Glaucoma?
If you have glaucoma, do you have to worry about high blood pressure? Glaucoma and high blood pressure can be a concern, especially to...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Feb 19, 20161 min read
Dry Eye and Glaucoma
Blinking and tears are your eyes two main protective mechanisms. Tears are one of the body’s natural defense mechanisms. Each time you...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Jan 11, 20161 min read
Importance of Eye Care
The eyes are the windows to the soul…or at least to the body. Of the five senses, vision is most critical to long term health. ...
Dr. Stella Hennen
Jan 11, 20161 min read
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