Glaucoma

 

wHAT IS GLAUCOMA?

Glaucoma is a disease that causes vision loss because of damage to the eye nerve or optic nerve. The optic nerve helps carries signals to the brain to help you see.  Unfortunately, there are no symptoms until the glaucoma is very severe. The vision loss is often a gradual loss of peripheral or side vision. 

Glaucoma is related to a “high” eye pressure; however this pressure is different for different individuals. There is no way individuals can detect whether they have early stage glaucoma themselves; the best means of detection is to have a comprehensive eye exam.

RISK FACTORS

  • High Eye Pressure

  • Family history of glaucoma

  • African or Asian Descent

  • Diabetes

  • Long or short sightedness

  • Prolonged cortisone or steroid use (not limited to the eye)

  • Aged over 50

  • History of blood pressure issues (high or low blood pressure)

CHECK-IN:

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FACILITIES:

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MEDICAL CONCERNS:

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