Despite being a major cause of blindness, glaucoma is often misunderstood. Debunking these myths is the first step toward protecting your vision.
You can still get glaucoma even without a family history. Some relatives may have had it but were never diagnosed.
Most people with glaucoma do not go blind. Early diagnosis and modern treatments help preserve vision.
Testing is quick and nearly painless. At most, a gentle puff of air or a few seconds of mild stinging from eye drops.
You can prevent vision loss from glaucoma by getting regular eye exams and catching it early.
Glaucoma can affect people of all ages even children and young adults.
While damage can’t be reversed, a healthy lifestyle can help prevent further damage when paired with treatment.
Glaucoma often has no early symptoms even with perfect vision. That’s why it’s called the “silent thief of sight.”
There’s no cure, but surgery and treatments can slow or stop further damage effectively.