Can Dr. Google Diagnose Eye Problems? A recent study reported at a Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology concluded that while eye health information they found online can be helpful in informing patients with eye problems about conditions, often these...
About Glaucoma Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the front part of your eye. That extra fluid increases the pressure in your eye, damaging the optic nerve. This is the most common type of glaucoma...
Did you know that glaucoma doesn’t affect everyone equally? January Glaucoma Awareness Month is an excellent time to evaluate your glaucoma risk factors. Your glaucoma risk is increased if: You are over 40 years old You are African American. Africa Americans are 6-8x...
