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Will bright light affect my glaucoma?

High intensity light has not been shown to affect the optic nerve but it can cause damage the retina of the eye. This damage has been noted, for example, in people who have gazed at the sun for prolonged periods.

Posted on April 17, 2009 4:43 PM

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