Glaucoma is an eye condition caused by high pressure inside the eye. It is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because the vision changes in the early stages of glaucoma are not usually very noticeable.  When the eye pressure is too high inside the eye, it can lead to damage of the… Read More

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the country. It affects millions of people every year. Even scarier than that is that it has no symptoms until it has already damaged your eyesight. That’s why it’s called the silent thief of sight. It can develop for years before you become aware of… Read More

Have you or a loved one found out you have glaucoma? Glaucoma is a severe threat to the wellbeing of your eyesight. The condition damages your optic nerve, causing permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is also a progressive disease. This means that it gets worse and worse over time. The decline in eye health is so… Read More

One of the scariest ways to lose your sight is through glaucoma. In its most common form, it is not painful. In fact, glaucoma is almost completely undetectable. The condition slowly eats away at your vision a little at a time so you don’t even notice losing it until it is too late. Any eyesight… Read More

Glaucoma is a complicated condition with several different types. The most common form of glaucoma is primary open-angle glaucoma. Primary open-angle glaucoma threatens your vision permanently, while also being almost undetectable. It does not cause any pain or other noticeable symptoms. It causes you to lose your sight so slowly that you may not even… Read More

Glaucoma is one of the most notorious eye diseases out there. That’s why it earned the nickname, “The Silent Thief of Sight”. Here’s why. Glaucoma Causes You To Permanently Lose Vision Glaucoma is a disease that damages your optic nerve. Your optic nerve sends the information detected by your eye to your brain. Although the… Read More

Did you know that it is possible to reduce your risk of developing glaucoma with a healthy diet? Medical experts recommend a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and a nutritious diet for those at risk of developing glaucoma. Although there is no way to fully prevent the risk of developing glaucoma, a healthy diet… Read More

Glaucoma is a common eye disease that causes progressive damage to your optic nerve. If left untreated, it can lead to vision loss and eventually, blindness. In fact, it has been estimated that by the year 2020, over $80 million people will have received a glaucoma diagnosis. It is unclear what exactly causes glaucoma but… Read More

Glaucoma is an incredibly common eye disease that affects 60 million people worldwide. Glaucoma causes pressure to build up in the eye over time. This causes damage to the optic nerve and causes long term vision loss. But surprisingly, most people know very little about the disease. They either don’t believe it’s very serious or… Read More

    You understand the importance of regular exercise, eating healthy, and scheduling regular doctor’s appointments. But do you take the same sort of proactive approach to protecting your vision? Unfortunately, if you are someone who regularly skips your comprehensive eye exams, you don’t. This is unfortunate because many common eye diseases like glaucoma can… Read More