Complete eye examinations when conducted regularly can help people identify glaucoma in early development stages.
Glaucoma, an eye disease that progressively damages the optic nerve, is one of the leading causes of vision loss. The disease causes gradual and silent damage without any apparent symptoms in the initial stages. This is why most people who have glaucoma are not even aware they are living with the condition. However, it is a dangerous disease that can result in vision loss is left treated. It is estimated that in India at least 12 million people are affected by glaucoma with around 1.2 million people already blind from the disease. Unfortunately, glaucoma induced vision loss is irreversible. The disease itself cannot be cured. However, its progression can be contained, and the damage prevented if it is diagnosed and treated in time. Complete eye examinations when conducted regularly can help people identify glaucoma in early development stages.