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Many people with glaucoma need to use eye drops for the rest of their lives to control their intraocular pressure. However, not all eye drops are the same: some contain preservatives, whilst others do not. This can make a significant difference, particularly with long-term use.
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New studies and the updated EGS 2025 guidelines show that selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) can be just as effective as eye drops for open-angle glaucoma – and is often even better tolerated. SLT reduces intraocular pressure gently, painlessly and without damaging tissue. Advantages include the absence of preservatives, fewer side effects and a significantly lower treatment burden. SLT is particularly suitable for newly diagnosed glaucoma, intolerance to eye drops, difficulties with application or a sensitive ocular surface.
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Breathing pauses during sleep and a chronic eye disease — how are they connected? More than most people think. Studies show that people with sleep apnea have a significantly increased risk of glaucoma, even when intraocular pressure is normal. Oxygen deprivation, pressure fluctuations, and impaired blood flow to the optic nerve play a decisive role.
This article explains why people with sleep apnea should pay special attention to their eyes — and how early diagnosis can help prevent permanent damage.
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An acute attack of glaucoma occurs when the anterior chamber angle becomes suddenly blocked, causing the intraocular pressure to rise rapidly. Without immediate treatment, irreversible optic nerve damage can occur within hours. Typical symptoms include severe eye pain and headaches, worsening vision, and a red eye that is painful to the touch.
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Intraocular pressure (IOP) plays a central role in the development and progression of glaucoma. But what actually affects the pressure inside the eye? In this article, we at Bányai Augenheilkunde examine current findings from ophthalmology (eye medicine) on how everyday habits—exercise, caffeine, sleep patterns, stress, and even screen time—affect intraocular pressure: scientifically grounded, practical, and […]
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Normal-pressure glaucoma — when intraocular pressure is normal but damage still occurs
Many patients ask: How can glaucoma develop when the pressure inside the eye isn’t elevated? That’s exactly what makes normal-pressure glaucoma so insidious. Although measurements fall within the normal range, the optic nerve is damaged — often for a long time without noticeable symptoms.
In this article you’ll learn why circulatory disturbances, individual sensitivity to pressure, and certain risk factors play an important role, and what to watch for to detect normal-pressure glaucoma early and to prevent it effectively.
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Glaucoma is a common eye disease that gradually damages the optic nerve and leads to vision loss. Often a chronically elevated intraocular pressure is responsible, but even with normal pressure values—such as in normal-pressure glaucoma—impaired blood flow to the optic nerve can cause damage.
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Eye drops are often the most important treatment for glaucoma. But small mistakes in their application can significantly reduce their effectiveness. Many patients do not even notice that the drops are not getting into the eye properly, are draining away too quickly, or are not being used regularly.
In this post, I will show you the 7 most common mistakes with glaucoma eye drops — and how you can easily avoid them. This will help you optimally support your therapy and protect your vision in the long term.
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The intraocular pressure (IOP) is a key parameter in the diagnosis and monitoring of glaucoma. However, not all measurement methods yield the same values, and each has its own characteristics.
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A glaucoma examination is crucial for early detection of glaucoma, as the disease begins painlessly and gradually. Screening is recommended from the age of 40 — much earlier if risk factors are present. A thorough diagnostic assessment combines intraocular pressure measurement, OCT, visual field testing and optic nerve analysis.
