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Glaucoma affects the optic nerve and if left untreated, can cause irreversible vision loss or complete blindness. There's no treatment for glaucoma, but surgical and medical intervention can lower its severeness. Learn about a few facts that you may not know about glaucoma. <br>
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Source- Healingtheeye.com FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT GLAUCOMA It Damages Optic Nerve Of The eye Affects peripheral vision which affects central vision leading to blindness A comprehensive dilated eye exam is efficient in detecting changes that may occur during the early stages of glaucoma. It not only develops in old age, but affect people of younger age as well. According To AAO, certain Yoga Poses increases the intraocular pressure of the eye and must be avoided. Early detection of glaucoma may help slow its progression and preserve vision. High BP, Diabetes, Heredity, Hispanica and old age increases the risk of developing glaucoma.