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Globally, glaucoma is the <\/span>second leading cause<\/span>\u00a0of blindness. In the United States, 3 million people are affected by the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are experiencing vision loss, see halos, or have eye pain, you could have glaucoma. It\u2019s crucial to come in for an eye exam, as the earlier you are diagnosed, the better your treatment outcome is likely to be.<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a closer look at the information on glaucoma, its symptoms, causes, and treatment options.<\/span><\/p>\n Glaucoma is a hereditary, degenerative eye condition that <\/span>impacts the optic nerve<\/span><\/a>. Typically, glaucoma is caused by a build-up of pressure in the eye and affects people later in life.<\/span><\/p>\n Glaucoma occurs when increased pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve \u2013 the optic nerve is responsible for transmitting images from your eyes to your brain. As the damage worsens, the condition can result in partial vision loss or, in some cases, permanent blindness.<\/span><\/p>\n Critically, most people that develop glaucoma have no symptoms early on. Estimates suggest that <\/span>half of the people living with glaucoma<\/span> don\u2019t know it. That\u2019s why regular eye exams are essential to long-term eye health.<\/span><\/p>\n Open-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/a> is the most common form of the disease. Unfortunately, most people with it don\u2019t experience symptoms until the disease progresses toward vision loss.<\/span><\/p>\n Some of the symptoms of glaucoma include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n The good news is, glaucoma tests are completely painless and very quick. Your doctor will run through a standard vision test before using eye drops to dilate your pupils. With your pupils widened, your doctor can investigate your optic nerve for damage. Photographs might be taken, too, so your optic nerve health can be tracked over time.<\/span><\/p>\n Finally, your doctor might do an examination called <\/span>tonometry<\/span><\/a>, which checks eye pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n Once glaucoma causes\u00a0vision loss, it cannot be restored. However, treatments can help you maintain your full or remaining vision before glaucoma results in\u00a0further damage. You have several options, including eye drops, medication, and surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n You cannot prevent glaucoma. However, if you are diagnosed early, you can lower the severity of the damage. Here are some ways to protect your vision following a glaucoma diagnosis:<\/span><\/p>\n If you would like to schedule an eye exam or undergo surgical treatment for glaucoma in Greensburg or Tarentum, please <\/span>schedule an appointment<\/span><\/a> today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Globally, glaucoma is the second leading cause\u00a0of blindness. In the United States, 3 million people are affected by the condition. If you are experiencing vision loss, see halos, or have eye pain, you could have glaucoma. It\u2019s crucial to come in for an eye exam, as the earlier you are diagnosed, the better your treatment […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":502,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Globally, glaucoma is the <\/span>second leading cause<\/span><\/a>\u00a0of blindness. In the United States, 3 million people are affected by the condition.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you are experiencing vision loss, see halos, or have eye pain, you could have glaucoma. It\u2019s crucial to come in for an eye exam, as the earlier you are diagnosed, the better your treatment outcome is likely to be.<\/span>\r\n\r\nLet\u2019s take a closer look at the information on glaucoma, its symptoms, causes, and treatment options.<\/span>\r\nWhat is glaucoma?<\/b><\/h3>\n
What are the symptoms of glaucoma?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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How is glaucoma diagnosed?<\/b><\/h3>\n
How is glaucoma treated?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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How to lower your risk of eye damage after a glaucoma diagnosis<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Find out more about glaucoma examinations and treatment<\/b><\/h3>\n
What is glaucoma?<\/b><\/h3>\r\nGlaucoma is a hereditary, degenerative eye condition that <\/span>impacts the optic nerve<\/span><\/a>. Typically, glaucoma is caused by a build-up of pressure in the eye and affects people later in life.<\/span>\r\n\r\nGlaucoma occurs when increased pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve \u2013 the optic nerve is responsible for transmitting images from your eyes to your brain. As the damage worsens, the condition can result in partial vision loss or, in some cases, permanent blindness.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCritically, most people that develop glaucoma have no symptoms early on. Estimates suggest that <\/span>half of the people living with glaucoma<\/span><\/a> don\u2019t know it. That\u2019s why regular eye exams are essential to long-term eye health.<\/span>\r\n
What are the symptoms of glaucoma?<\/b><\/h3>\r\nOpen-angle glaucoma<\/span><\/a> is the most common form of the disease. Unfortunately, most people with it don\u2019t experience symptoms until the disease progresses toward vision loss.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSome of the symptoms of glaucoma include the following:<\/span>\r\n
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How is glaucoma diagnosed?<\/b><\/h3>\r\nThe good news is, glaucoma tests are completely painless and very quick. Your doctor will run through a standard vision test before using eye drops to dilate your pupils. With your pupils widened, your doctor can investigate your optic nerve for damage. Photographs might be taken, too, so your optic nerve health can be tracked over time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nFinally, your doctor might do an examination called <\/span>tonometry<\/span><\/a>, which checks eye pressure.<\/span>\r\n
How is glaucoma treated?<\/b><\/h3>\r\nOnce glaucoma causes\u00a0vision loss, it cannot be restored. However, treatments can help you maintain your full or remaining vision before glaucoma results in\u00a0further damage. You have several options, including eye drops, medication, and surgery.<\/span>\r\n
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How to lower your risk of eye damage after a glaucoma diagnosis<\/b><\/h3>\r\nYou cannot prevent glaucoma. However, if you are diagnosed early, you can lower the severity of the damage. Here are some ways to protect your vision following a glaucoma diagnosis:<\/span>\r\n
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Find out more about glaucoma examinations and treatment<\/b><\/h3>\r\nIf you would like to schedule an eye exam or undergo surgical treatment for glaucoma in Greensburg or Tarentum, please <\/span>schedule an appointment<\/span><\/a> today.\u00a0<\/span>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n