How to Detect Glaucoma Early
_____________________________________________________________________ You might be surprised to learn that at least half of people with glaucoma do not know they have it. However, early detection can improve the treatment results and options immensely and protect the eyes against severe vision loss. So how can you and your loved ones detect glaucoma early? What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease that damages the eye's optic nerve, which carries signals from the eye to the brain. Untreated glaucoma can lead to vision loss or even blindness. Anyone can get glaucoma, but some demographics are at an increased risk. Some at-risk groups are people over 60 years old, African Americans over 40, and people with a family history of the disease. Why are Early Detection Screenings Crucial? There are no initial symptoms to tell that you have glaucoma. Unfortunately, most people are already noticing changes in their peripheral vision by the time they are diagnosed. However, early d...
