January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, the ideal time to have a conversation with your eye professional about your vision and eye health. Glaucoma is a term used to describe several diseases of the eyes that can cause vision loss over time due to optic nerve damage. This nerve, located at the back of your eye,…
Read MoreWhat Are the Stages of Glaucoma?
Often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve, resulting in abnormally high eye pressure. Since the optic nerve is vital to your vision, it can result in complete loss of vision over an extended period of time. Unfortunately, it does develop slowly, with no signs in the…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do About Glaucoma?
Glaucoma can seemingly come out of nowhere. Many people attribute it as a fact of aging and resign to leaving it at that. But, glaucoma can cause you significant issues if it’s left unchecked. Advances in technology and medicine have made treating glaucoma easier than in the past. Knowing the signs of glaucoma and how…
Read MoreLower The Pressure
If you’re old enough, you may remember the Queen and David Bowie song titled Under Pressure. While you may like that tune coming up in your Spotify feed, you don’t want elevating pressure in your eyes. That increase in pressure is glaucoma, and it can permanently damage your vision. Dr. Groat helps patients with elevated intraocular pressure…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Glaucoma
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a condition such as glaucoma, you may have a lot of questions you need answered to understand the next steps. Glaucoma is actually a very serious eye disease but it can be managed appropriately and treated to ensure maintenance of a good quality of…
Read MoreUnderstanding The Ins And Outs Of Glaucoma
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in adults. It is commonly diagnosed with the help of an eye doctor. With proper education and treatment solutions, patients can address this problem before it becomes a bigger concern. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a condition that can result in damage…
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