Ron Guiley OD, MPH, FAAO
January 1, 2019

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease. But many don’t know what it is or what the symptoms are. To learn more, here is a snippet from the following article on Artisan Optics:

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders leading to progressive damage to the optic nerve, and is characterized by loss of nerve tissue resulting in loss of vision. Glaucoma occurs when internal pressure in the eye increases enough to cause damage to the optic nerve, leading to loss of nerve tissue, resulting in vision loss.

Glaucoma – often called “the sneak thief of sight” because it can strike without pain or other symptoms, and is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Americans – 91% – incorrectly believe glaucoma is preventable. Although glaucoma is not preventable, if diagnosed and treated early, a patient can control the disease. Medication or surgery can slow or prevent further loss of vision.

Continue reading to learn of the CAUSES, DIFFERENT TYPES, RISK FACTORS, HOW GLAUCOMA CAN BE DIAGNOSED and TESTED:  READ THE FULL ARTICLE >