You might notice changes in your vision as you age and wonder if you’re dealing with an eye disease, like macular degeneration or glaucoma. These terms get thrown around often, and many people think they’re similar conditions that affect older adults. Macular degeneration and glaucoma are completely different eye diseases that affect different parts of […]
Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve of the eyes, which can lead to vision loss and even blindness. It’s a common misconception that glaucoma only affects the elderly, but it can actually affect anyone regardless of age! Glaucoma is a complex eye disease with various causes, including heredity. If a close relative […]
Glaucoma, dubbed the ‘silent thief of sight,’ is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, resulting in irreversible vision loss. One of the challenges of glaucoma is that it often develops without noticeable symptoms until the disease has advanced. However, adult and senior eye exams can help detect vision changes in glaucoma, […]
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