Posts Tagged ‘Glaucoma’
Exploring Secondary Glaucoma: Causes And Treatments
Glaucoma is an eye condition caused by a build-up of pressure in your eye. Over time, it can lead to damage to your optic nerve (which transmits electrical impulses from your eye to the brain). This damage can cause changes in your vision, including loss of vision. Secondary glaucoma is what we call any type…
Read MoreWorld Glaucoma Week
World Glaucoma Week World Glaucoma Week aims to create greater awareness of the condition and highlight the importance of sight preservation, indicated by the campaign’s green ribbon. This week provides the opportunity to spread the word, whether it is encouraging eye examinations or discussing your family history to help prevent irreversible vision loss. To mark…
Read MoreGlaucoma Symptoms: All You Need to Know
Glaucoma Symptoms: All You Need to Know Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. Over 600,000 people in the UK alone have glaucoma, with many more living with the condition who are yet to be diagnosed. When people look online for any medical, surgical or illness-related information, it can often be quite daunting —…
Read MoreWhat Is Glaucoma?
What Is Glaucoma? The Eye Condition Explained Glaucoma is a common eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness if it isn’t treated early. But what is glaucoma exactly? We take a look at how it occurs and possible glaucoma treatment options. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve —…
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