Glaucoma Management in Indiana

Glaucoma typically shows no symptoms until partial and irreversible vision loss has occurred. Don't let this painless disease silently steal your sight. If you are over 50, have a family history of glaucoma, are diabetic, have used steroids for a long period of time, or are very nearsighted, you may be at risk for glaucoma. Call Price Vision Group today to learn more about glaucoma and to schedule an exam with one of our experienced doctors.
 
What is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a specific pattern of optic nerve damage and visual field loss caused by a number of different eye diseases that can affect the eye. Most, but not all of these diseases, are characterized by elevated intra-ocular pressure, which is not the disease itself, but the most important risk factor for the development of glaucoma.

The disease is called the `sneak thief of sight´ because it strikes without obvious symptoms. Therefore, the person with glaucoma is usually unaware of it until serious loss of vision has occurred. In fact, half of those suffering damage from glaucoma do not know it. Currently, damage from glaucoma cannot be reversed.

Who is at risk for glaucoma?
Everyone should be concerned about glaucoma and its effects. It is important for each of us, from infants to senior citizens, to have our eyes checked regularly, because early detection and treatment of glaucoma are the only way to prevent vision impairment and blindness. There are a few conditions related to this disease which tend to put some people at greater risk. This may apply to you if:
* you are over 45 and have not had your eyes examined regularly
* someone in your family has a history of glaucoma
* you have abnormally high intraocular pressure
* you are of African descent
* you have diabetes
* myopia (nearsighted)
* regular, long-term steroid/cortisone use
* previous eye injury