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6 01, 2025

Understanding Glaucoma

2025-01-06T11:07:31-05:00January 6th, 2025|Categories: Glaucoma|

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause damage to the optic nerve, leading to irreversible vision loss if left untreated. It is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Early diagnosis and effective treatment are crucial in managing this condition and preserving vision. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma occurs when the pressure inside the eye, known as intraocular pressure (IOP), becomes elevated, damaging the optic nerve. However, not all cases involve high IOP; normal-tension glaucoma can occur even with normal eye pressure. The two main types of glaucoma are open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma: Open-Angle Glaucoma: This is the most common type and develops slowly over time. It is often asymptomatic until significant vision loss occurs. Angle-Closure Glaucoma: This type can develop [...]

3 01, 2023

Glaucoma – Learn the Facts

2023-01-12T02:42:03-05:00January 3rd, 2023|Categories: Glaucoma|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Glaucoma Awareness Month takes place every January, so it’s a great time to inform you about how this disease can affect you as you age.  According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, one in three individuals suffers from some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65.  In one of our previous blogs, FirstLantic explained the most common causes of vision loss, but in this blog, we concentrate specifically on glaucoma. Take our short quiz to test your knowledge.  You can find the answers below the quiz.   1. True or False Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve.   2. True or False Glaucoma only affects people over the age of 60.   3. Approximately how many [...]

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