Glaucoma is the 'Silent Thief of Sight' as it can cause major vision loss, with out any pain or obvious signs.
Fortunately, with early detection and treatment, it can be controlled.
Most cases of glaucoma are caused by increased eye pressure— which doesn’t cause any pain or discomfort.
For this reason, glaucoma is commonly detected after it has progressed to an advanced stage and irreversible damage has already occurred.
Annual eye exams are therefore crucial for detecting glaucoma early on. This can, in turn, increase your chances of experiencing the most favorable treatment results.
In its early stages, glaucoma can be controlled with eye drops, medications, or surgery— all of which are aimed at lowering the pressure within the eye.
Adopting certain lifestyle changes and reducing your stress can also help lower eye pressure and slow down glaucoma progression.
While thee is no cure for glaucoma, the disease can be controlled.
Don't delay and book an appointment with Advanced Family Eyecare.