Did you know glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world? Glaucoma can silently steal your vision since it usually is painless and significant damage can occur before you realize you have a problem with your vision.
A variety of risk factors, including ethnicity, family history and eye trauma, may place you at greater risk for glaucoma. Catching glaucoma at an early stage can avoid vision loss. Once vision is lost due to glaucoma it cannot be restored.
A regular eye exam by an ophthalmologist is the best way to know if you have or are at risk for glaucoma. And make sure your eye doctor knows if you have a family history of glaucoma.
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Remember to protect your eyes from injury by wearing protective eyewear during sports, home projects or when working with tools. And wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from excessive sun exposure.
Contributed by: Dr. Peter McCann is an ophthalmologist at Eye Care Associates, with offices in Southfield and Novi. Call (248) 569-6714 for more information. The Physician Alliance is one of Michigan’s largest physician organizations dedicated to improving patient’s health. More information at thephysicianalliance.org or (586) 498-3555.
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This blog is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your doctor for more information or if you have a medical concern.
