GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is a slowly progressive condition that can lead to irreversible blindness. Glaucoma is caused by high eye pressures which damages your optic nerve. You can think of the optic nerve as a cable wire that connects your eyes to your brain. Damage to your optic nerve will cause vision loss that starts in your side vision and will progressively move toward the center of your vision if not treated and managed early. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, it can be managed with eye drops or surgical procedures that lower your eye pressure to slow down the progression of this condition. Your optometrist will perform a variety of scans and tests that will help them monitor your condition closely to provide an individualized treatment plan for you.