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Vision loss from glaucoma is permanent, but it is not inevitable. Progression often occurs without pain or apparent symptoms, leading some clinicians to label the disease “the silent thief of sight.” Most people don’t realize they have glaucoma until significant, irreversible vision loss has already occurred. That makes early detection especially critical as routine eye exams can catch warning signs and access to timely treatment can slow further damage. Glaucoma Awareness Month offers an opportunity to

Millions of Americans are impacted by vision loss, which can impair the ability to live independently and work productively. Without sustained investment in eye research, these medical expenses and community costs will be multiplied. If NEI is defunded, communities at risk will miss out on future improvements to vision care. Learn more

How much is a life worth? It’s not an easy question, but that doesn’t stop the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review from trying to calculate an answer – even if it means using biased tools. Learn More

Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Week is the perfect time to recognize the voices of patients and caregivers affected by the rare and debilitating – but treatable – autoimmune condition. Learn More

Most Americans are probably aware that men die at a younger age than women, get sick more often and are more likely to suffer from heart disease and other chronic conditions. But this familiar narrative can mislead women about some of the disproportionate risks to their health. One area with a large “reverse health gap” is the eyes. Read more on Health Policy Today.

Tennessee and Kentucky are the latest states to enact step therapy reform, joining more than two dozen others in protecting commercially insured patients from the harmful practice. Federal officials, meanwhile, are leaving some seniors vulnerable. Read more on Health Policy Today.

By Paul Phelps, MD, FACS A new drug could restore independence for people with a rare vision condition. For physicians like me, that’s exciting news. Read more on Health Policy Today.

Eye bulging, double vision, watery eyes and debilitating eye pain. Any one of these symptoms is reason to visit an eye doctor, but together they could signify thyroid eye disease. Read more on Health Policy Today.

Injecting a syringe of an unapproved treatment into a patient’s eyeball would be a nightmare scenario for most ophthalmologists. But that is what many major insurance companies are now suggesting doctors do. Read more on Health Policy Today.

By Susan Barajas When you have a disease nobody has heard of, it’s easy to feel alone. And when insurance companies make it harder for you to access treatment, it can become even more disheartening. I know these feelings all too well.  Read more on Health Policy Today.