Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60. It is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. As this nerve gradually deteriorates, blind spots develop in your visual field, and eventually the glaucomatous eye may lose vision if it is not treated properly.
Many forms of glaucoma have no warning signs. The effect is so gradual that you may not notice a change in vision until the condition is at an advanced stage. Because vision loss due to glaucoma can't be recovered, it's important to have regular eye exams so a diagnosis can be made in its early stages and treated appropriately. If glaucoma is recognized early, vision loss can be slowed or prevented.
Risk factors of glaucoma include:
Because chronic forms of glaucoma can destroy vision before any signs or symptoms are apparent, be aware of these risk factors and get regular comprehensive eye exams for the early detection of glaucoma. At Clarivision, we use cutting-edge technology to diagnose and manage glaucoma.
Many forms of glaucoma have no warning signs. The effect is so gradual that you may not notice a change in vision until the condition is at an advanced stage. Because vision loss due to glaucoma can't be recovered, it's important to have regular eye exams so a diagnosis can be made in its early stages and treated appropriately. If glaucoma is recognized early, vision loss can be slowed or prevented.
Risk factors of glaucoma include:
- Having high internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure)
- Being over age 60
- Being Black, Asian, or Hispanic
- Having a family history of glaucoma
- Having corneas that are thin in the center
- Being extremely nearsighted or farsighted
- Having had an eye injury or certain types of eye surgery
- Taking corticosteroid medications for a long time
- Having certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and sickle cell anemia
Because chronic forms of glaucoma can destroy vision before any signs or symptoms are apparent, be aware of these risk factors and get regular comprehensive eye exams for the early detection of glaucoma. At Clarivision, we use cutting-edge technology to diagnose and manage glaucoma.
