Glaucoma Treatment Can Prevent Blindness

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter Glaucoma doesn't necessarily have to end in blindness, two new studies suggest. In one report, researchers say they found traditional surgery for glaucoma has better outcomes than using glaucoma drainage devices. The second report found that even patients with end-stage glaucoma can be successfully treated. Both studies were published in the July issue of Ophthalmology.