Glaucoma is a ‘silent killer,’ because it is a tricky disease that creeps in silently and produces no symptoms in its early stages. For this reason, glaucoma is commonly known as the sneak thief of sight as it causes irreversible blindness.
Glaucoma is a group of diseases where the pressure builds up and damages the eye’s optic nerve and is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness. The optic nerve sends visual information from your eye to your brain and is vital for good vision. Damage to the optic nerve is often related to high pressure in your eye. But glaucoma can happen even with normal eye pressure.
Glaucoma doesn’t show any early symptoms and that’s why half of the people with glaucoma don’t know they have it.
Getting regular eye exams is one of the ideals means to make sure that your eyes are keeping well. Glaucoma can be checked by doing a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Though there’s no cure for glaucoma, early treatment can often stop it from damaging the vision.
Anyone can get glaucoma, but some people are at higher risk, including people who:
The symptoms of glaucoma depend on the type and stage of the eye condition.
The following measures help to detect and manage glaucoma in its early stages, thereby you can prevent vision loss or slow its progress.
Are you experiencing symptoms that come on suddenly? Consult to rule out the possibility of acute angle-closure glaucoma. The symptoms of which include severe headache and eye pain.
Timely and routine check-up enables to commence treatment without delay. Book your appointment conveniently with us.
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