January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable vision loss in the United States, affecting an estimated 4 million people. Glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases that cause progressive damage to the optic nerve, resulting in reduced ability to see. Vision loss usually starts in the periphery, or off to the side, so a person may not notice problems with their vision until much damage has already occurred. Intraocular pressure, or IOP, is known to be a major factor in damage to the optic nerve, although other undetermined factors appear to be involved as well. If untreated, glaucoma can lead to blindness.
Glaucoma affects people of all ages, however African Americans, people over 60, and those with a family history of glaucoma are more susceptible. Once glaucoma has affected your vision there is no way to restore it, but viagra cialis online pharmacy pharmacy or surgical treatments are available to prevent further damage. The key to treating glaucoma is early detection, so it is critically important to see a Penn ophthalmologist for your annual screening.
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Glaucoma affects people of all ages, however African Americans, people over 60, and those with a family history of glaucoma are more susceptible. Once glaucoma has affected your vision there is no way to restore it, but viagra cialis online pharmacy pharmacy or surgical treatments are available to prevent further damage. The key to treating glaucoma is early detection, so it is critically important to see a Penn ophthalmologist for your annual screening.
Learn more about Penn Eye Care
Glaucoma Services