Since glaucoma usually strikes without symptoms, the first line of defense is public awareness. To encourage early detection and treatment, we use several approaches to improve the public's knowledge of Glaucoma. In addition to the information presented on this Internet/World Wide Web Site, we offer printed publications -- including research updates, information about continuing education for medical professionals, as well as educational materials for patients and their families. These may be obtained by contacting our office manager.

In this section, you can read about our educational programs for medical professionals and the general public.

Education:

• Pigment Dispersion Syndrome: The Living Document This "living" document discussing Pigmentary Glaucoma will change as new information is added. Be sure to contact us with your comments.
  
  
• Neuroprotection: Is there more for the treatment of glaucoma than pressure-management therapy?
  
  
• A Practical Guide to Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects
  
  
• Columns from The Glaucoma Angle in Ophthalmology Times: The Glaucoma Angle is Dr. Ritch's monthly column in Ophthalmology Times, a publication distributed to tens of thousands of ophthalmologists worldwide.  Some of these columns are of significant interest for patients of Glaucoma as well. 
  
  
• Glaucoma Genetics 1999
  
  
• Frequently Asked Questions about Glaucoma : The Glaucoma FAQ
  
  
• Glaucoma Medications and their Side Effects : Revised January 3, 2003
  
  
• Compliance: The Patient's End of the Bargain
  
  
• Exfoliation (Pseudoexfoliation) Syndrome
  
  
• Getting Your Eyedrops in Your Eyes: The Ritch-Sussman Technique (VIDEO)

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