Glaucoma is known as the “silent thief of vision” because in the earliest stages patients have zero symptoms. 40% of a person’s sight can be lost before they are even aware of any decreased sight. And as the leading cause of irreversible blindness, early detection and testing is paramount to the long-term preservation of vision.
Glaucoma: many of us have heard the term but few are fully aware of the potential devastation this disease can cause if not detected and treated soon enough. “But I had the puff of air test at my last vision check and my pressure is fine.” True, elevated eye pressure is one of the leading risk factors for glaucoma, but did you know that 30% of patients with glaucoma have normal pressure readings? So, if relying solely on a pressure check and ‘vision’ exam, many cases of glaucoma are completely missed.
