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The Silent Thief of Sight
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. However, loss of sight can be prevented with early treatment.
Approximately 67 million people worldwide suffer from glaucoma. Glaucoma is called the silent theft of sight because there is no pain or even any noticeable symptoms. There is no cure for glaucoma, but it can be controlled if detected early.
Glaucoma is a disease affecting the optic nerve, which carries images to the brain.The optic nerve is made up of many fibers and increased pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure), can cause damage to the fibers, causing blind spots to develop. If the entire nerve is destroyed, total blindness will occur.
Early detection and treatment by your ophthalmologist are the keys to preventing nerve damage and blindness.
Glaucoma Facts
Glaucoma can affect people of all ages and races. Those at greater risk include:
People over the age of 50
African-Americans (particularly those over 35 years old)
People with a family history of glaucoma
Diabetics
Long-term steroid users
People who are very nearsighted
See your eye care professional for a glaucoma exam regularly.
OCT Glaucoma Technology
This new high-performance OCT instrument from Carl Zeiss Meditec offers a quantum leap forward in imaging. Featuring spectral domain technology, Cirrus HD-OCT delivers exquisite high-definition images of ocular structures, precise registration and intuitive, efficient operation.