This glaucoma and cataract website contains a wealth of information that will assist patients, their families and friends take better care of their health condition, and better understand these two common diseases. Below is a short introductory video with a welcome message from Prof. Blumenthal. In essence: cataract is a reversible condition, while glaucoma is an irreversible condition in which the approach should be to minimize damage, as fixing prior damage is not possible.