Do you know if you have glaucoma? Glaucoma can affect anyone but most often occurs in men and women over the age of 40. In most cases of glaucoma, there are no obvious signs or symptoms and most people remain unaware of it until serious vision loss has occurred. The signs and symptoms of glaucoma vary depending on the type and stage of your condition:
Normal-Tension Glaucoma Signs and Symptoms:
Vision loss once advanced
Open-Angle Glaucoma Signs and Symptoms:
Patchy blind spots in side (peripheral) or central vision, frequently in both eyes
Tunnel vision in the advanced stages
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma Signs and Symptoms:
Eye pain after watching television or upon leaving a dark theater
Halos or rainbows around lights
Severe Headaches
Intense eye pain
Nausea and vomiting
Redness in the eyes
Sudden increase in IOP
Swollen or clouded cornea
Blurred vision
Congenital (present at birth) Glaucoma Signs and Symptoms:
Enlargement and/or clouding of the cornea
Excessive tearing in one or both eyes
Sensitivity to light (the infant may close one or both eyes in bright light)
If left untreated, glaucoma will eventually cause blindness. Even with treatment, about 15% of people with glaucoma become blind in at least one eye within 20 years.
Save your vision by getting your eyes tested. If you haven’t seen your eye doctor in a while, make an appointment for a thorough examination including testing for glaucoma. Don’t let glaucoma steal your sight. Contact Eyecare MPLS at 612-470-9871 or eyecarempls.com to schedule an exam today.
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