Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve without symptoms until visual loss is irreversible.
Healthlife Editorial Team
Medical writers
Screening after 40, earlier with African descent, family history, or high myopia.
Treatment
Eye-drops (prostaglandin analogues), laser (SLT), or surgery to lower intraocular pressure.
Lost vision cannot be recovered; screening prevents blindness.
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