Glaucoma
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Glaucoma - Understanding the Basics
One of the most common causes of blindness for people aged over forty years is glaucoma and it affects around one in fifty people in this age group. People are often unaware that they even have this condition as they may not suffer from any obvious symptoms. Nonetheless, it is important that it is detected early to avoid severe deterioration of sight. The eye is separated into anterior and posterior chambers by the lens and by a muscle, called t Read More... -
Are You At Risk For Glaucoma?
Imagine a world where everything is black. Do you see a shapeless, colorless and lifeless world? Blindness is a reality that many people have to deal with. Some people are born to be this way while some lose their vision either through a life changing event or gradually, as with glaucoma. What is Glaucoma? You may have heard the term "glaucoma" in the health programs in radio and television and usually, it is discussed hand-in-hand with the iss Read More... -
What is Glaucoma?
This article gives an overview of glaucoma, looking at glaucoma symptoms; the causes of glaucoma; how glaucoma is diagnosed by your doctor and finally glaucoma treatment. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases in which damage to the nerve located in the back of the eye (optic nerve) results in loss of eyesight. At first, side (peripheral) vision is lost. If glaucoma is not treated, vision loss may continue, leading to total blindness over time. Gl Read More...
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