What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a complicated disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness.
High Eye Pressure and Glaucoma
There is no specific level of elevated eye pressure that definitely leads to glaucoma; conversely, there is no lower level of IOP that will absolutely eliminate a person's risk of developing glaucoma. Read More »
Section Highlights:
Types of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is actually a group of diseases. The most common type is hereditary.
Symptoms
There are typically no early warning signs or symptoms of open-angle glaucoma.
Tests for Glaucoma
Early detection, through regular and complete eye exams, is the key to protecting your vision.
Risk Factors
Everyone is at risk for glaucoma. However, certain groups are at higher risk than others.
Facts & Statistics
Get the facts about glaucoma, and protect your vision.
Personal Story
Art Takahara found out he had glaucoma 15 years ago during a routine eye exam.
