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Early Glaucoma Detection: Tests to Protect Your Vision | National Glaucoma Awareness Month

1/1/2019

Although glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness, a scary fact is that many people may not know they actually have the condition.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, about half of the people with glaucoma do not know they are affected. That’s because symptoms of glaucoma typically do not occur in the early stages of the disease.

Understanding Symptoms, Risk Factors & Early Detection of Glaucoma | National Glaucoma Awareness Month

1/1/2019

Did you know that glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults?

Glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve, a structure that transfers visual information from the retina (the light sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye) to the brain. Damage to the optic nerve can affect vision and eventually cause vision loss.

What You Need to Know about Glaucoma Eye Drop Treatment | National Glaucoma Awareness Month

1/1/2019

Although there is currently no cure for glaucoma, treatment can help slow down damage to the optic nerve and prevent further vision loss. Different treatments are available, including medication, laser procedures, conventional surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, eye drops are often the first treatment prescribed to treat glaucoma.

Glaucoma Treatment: Options, Side Effects & Tips | National Glaucoma Awareness Month

1/1/2019

As glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss in adults, receiving a diagnosis of glaucoma can be upsetting. It’s common to have concerns and questions about glaucoma, your prognosis, and your vision. One of your first questions may be whether or not glaucoma can be treated.

Although there is currently no cure for glaucoma, treatment is available. While treatment for glaucoma will not reverse the damage, it may slow the progression of the disease and preserve your vision.

Pediatric Glaucoma | National Glaucoma Awareness Month

1/1/2019

If you think of glaucoma, you might believe it only occurs in older adults. Although the risk of glaucoma does increase after age 60, it can affect people much younger. Even babies and children can develop glaucoma.

Glaucoma occurs due to increased interocular pressure in the eyes. We all have interocular fluid in our eyes that nourishes the eyes and keeps them healthy.

7 Facts You May Not Know About Glaucoma | National Glaucoma Awareness Month

1/1/2019

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that can lead to vision loss. While it’s likely that most people don’t think about glaucoma unless they’ve been diagnosed with it, it’s a disease that we should all know and understand. Some common misconceptions about glaucoma can lead to confusion and diagnosis after vision loss has already started to occur. For example, some people think glaucoma only affects adults in their 70s and 80s.

How Thyroid Disease Can Affect the Eyes | Thyroid Awareness Month

1/1/2019

January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Thyroid disease is a group of diseases of the thyroid gland. Thyroid disease can affect numerous bodily functions, from heart rate to metabolism. In some cases, it can also affect the eyes.

According to the American Thyroid Association, approximately 20 million people in the United States have some type of thyroid disease. Knowing the symptoms of thyroid disease is important to getting the right treatment and preventing complications.

Alcohol Use & Vision | National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week

1/1/2019

A few too many cocktails may leave you with a headache and other symptoms of a hangover the next day, but did you know that alcohol use can also lead to vision issues?

January 22 is the start of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, and it’s a good opportunity to understand how alcohol use can affect your eyes.

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Early Glaucoma Detection: Tests to Protect Your Vision | National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Understanding Symptoms, Risk Factors & Early Detection of Glaucoma | National Glaucoma Awareness Month

What You Need to Know about Glaucoma Eye Drop Treatment | National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma Treatment: Options, Side Effects & Tips | National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Pediatric Glaucoma | National Glaucoma Awareness Month

7 Facts You May Not Know About Glaucoma | National Glaucoma Awareness Month

How Thyroid Disease Can Affect the Eyes | Thyroid Awareness Month

Alcohol Use & Vision | National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week

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