Glaucoma: Insights by Eye Doctors Indio

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Glaucoma Insights by Eye Doctors Indio
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What is glaucoma?

• Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage
  the optic nerve, the part of the eye that carries
  images to the brain.
• According to the Ophthalmologist Indio this
  damage can lead to vision loss, and in some
  cases, blindness.

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What causes glaucoma?

• The exact cause of glaucoma is unknown, but it is
  thought to be caused by a buildup of pressure
  inside the eye.
• This pressure can damage the optic nerve and lead
  to vision loss.

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Who is at risk for glaucoma?

• Anyone can develop glaucoma, but it is more
  common in people over the age of 60.

• Other risk factors for glaucoma include
• Family history of glaucoma
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• African American or Hispanic ethnicity
• Nearsightedness

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How is glaucoma diagnosed?
Tonometry This test measures the pressure inside
the eye.

• Glaucoma is typically diagnosed by an eye doctor.
• The eye doctor Indio will perform a number of
  tests, including

Visual field test This test measures the extent
of your peripheral vision.
Optic nerve examination This test looks for
damage to the optic nerve.
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How is glaucoma treated?

• It can be treated to slow the progression of the
  disease at Acuity Opticals eye doctor Indio CA.
• Treatment for glaucoma typically includes
• Eye drops Eye drops are the most common
  treatment for glaucoma.
• Surgery In some cases, surgery may be necessary
  to treat glaucoma.

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How to prevent glaucoma?
There are things you can do to reduce your risk,
including
Get regular eye exams.
Wear sunglasses
Control your blood pressure.
Control your diabetes.
Quit smoking.
Eat a healthy diet.
Exercise regularly.
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Glaucoma is a serious eye condition, and it is
important to get regular eye exams by an eye
doctor Indio CA at Acuity Optical to detect
glaucoma early when it can be most effectively
treated.
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