Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. It’s usually caused by fluid building up in the front part of the eye, which increases pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma can lead to loss of vision if it’s not diagnosed and treated early.
As a combined Optometry and Ophthalmology practice, diagnosis of early-stage Glaucoma and Treatment Plans to delay loss of Vision go hand in hand. There is no cure for Glaucoma, but treatments are available to delay the loss of vision from Glaucoma. Glaucoma is hereditary, so family members should have Annual Glaucoma Eye Examinations.