Telltale Signs of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause irreversible vision loss and even blindness if left untreated. Detecting glaucoma can be tricky, because some forms of glaucoma cause very subtle symptoms or no symptoms at all, until it is too late to save vision. But when caught early, doctors can slow and manage…
Could I Have Glaucoma and Not Realize it?
One of the most common questions we hear from patients is, “Could I have glaucoma and not realize it?” And in short, the answer is yes. In fact, many people refer to glaucoma as the “thief of sight” because it can come on so slowly that many people don’t realize they have it. In fact, some…
OCLI Answers Your Questions: Preventing Glaucoma
Q: Is there anything that I can do to prevent glaucoma as I get older? A: Glaucoma is actually the second-leading cause of blindness in the entire world. Glaucoma is often referred to as a “silent thief of sight” because it is estimated that the disease affects over 4 million Americans, yet only about half…