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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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