​Eye exams are a vital way to maintain good vision and overall health. A vision test is not the same thing as a comprehensive eye exam. A comprehensive eye exam is needed to monitor the overall health of your eyes and detect any problems. Certain eye diseases, such as glaucoma, do not usually cause symptoms early. But the disease can be diagnosed through certain tests. 
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We all know getting enough sleep is essential for good health. Sleep affects almost all areas of our lives, from our moods to our weight. Inadequate sleep and sleep disorders can even affect our eyes.
 
Unfortunately, most of us do not get enough sleep. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, about one-third of adults do not get enough sleep. Everything from stress to work can interfere with getting enough rest.  
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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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