My business partner was diagnosed with Glaucoma (she is in her 50′s) on her regular eye check up. She freaked! I mean, the first thoughts are “Oh no, I am going blind” !
But, she was shocked when the eye doctor told her NO, not with this type of glaucoma, you won’t go blind. Wow, what a relief!
So, what’s the lesson? GO TO YOUR EYE DOCTOR ON A REGULAR BASIS!!!!
The most common type of glaucoma — primary open-angle glaucoma — causes tunnel vision and loss of side vision, but only in the advanced stages of the disease. Acute angle-closure glaucoma, which is less common but considered a medical emergency, causes severe eye pain and redness.
To detect glaucoma early, consult your eye doctor for regular eye exams. Seek immediate medical attention if you have severe eye pain or other signs and symptoms of glaucoma. Treatment options may include medication, laser therapy or surgery.
My business partner was diagnosed with Glaucoma (she is in her 50′s) on her regular eye check up. She freaked! I mean, the first thoughts are “Oh no, I am going blind” !
But, she was shocked when the eye doctor told her NO, not with this type of glaucoma, you won’t go blind. Wow, what a relief!
So, what’s the lesson? GO TO YOUR EYE DOCTOR ON A REGULAR BASIS!!!!
from mayoclinic.com Vision with glaucoma
The most common type of glaucoma — primary open-angle glaucoma — causes tunnel vision and loss of side vision, but only in the advanced stages of the disease. Acute angle-closure glaucoma, which is less common but considered a medical emergency, causes severe eye pain and redness.
To detect glaucoma early, consult your eye doctor for regular eye exams. Seek immediate medical attention if you have severe eye pain or other signs and symptoms of glaucoma. Treatment options may include medication, laser therapy or surgery.