by ecvaeyeadminz | Oct 6, 2023 | Glaucoma
A glaucoma diagnosis is often scary, as glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness. While there is no cure for glaucoma, many treatment options can help preserve your vision. One of the newer options for open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and ocular hypertension (OHT)...
by ecvaeyeadminz | Sep 22, 2023 | Glaucoma
There’s a reason why we call glaucoma the ‘silent thief of sight,’; 10% of patients who receive treatment still experience vision loss. Each year, more than 120,000 Americans experience blindness from this disease. Glaucoma causes an increase in intraocular pressure...
by ecvaeyeadminz | Aug 28, 2023 | Eye Health, Glaucoma
Glaucoma, often called the “silent thief of sight,” is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, leading to progressive vision loss and even blindness if left untreated. It is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide....
by ecvaeyeadminz | Jan 5, 2023 | Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition involving damage to the optic nerve, at times also including increased intraocular pressure. Over time, glaucoma typically leads to permanent vision loss as the optic nerve deteriorates. Anyone is technically at risk of developing...
by ecvaeyeadminz | May 5, 2022 | Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition impacting the optic nerve. As intraocular pressure builds, damage to the optic nerve can occur, leading to permanent vision defects and loss, potentially leading to blindness. While glaucoma isn’t typically preventable, early...
by ecvaeyeadminz | Jan 21, 2022 | Glaucoma
During January, we recognize Glaucoma Awareness month by taking a close look at the eye condition. While we addressed what the condition is in our Understanding Glaucoma article and outlined the various kinds in our piece about the Types of...
