Glaucoma

Glaucoma has a reputation as “the silent thief of sight,” and it’s earned it — it typically causes no pain and no early symptoms, while quietly damaging the optic nerve. By the time someone notices a change in their vision on their own, meaningful, permanent damage has often already occurred.

​​​​​​​This is one of the biggest reasons we push for regular comprehensive exams even for patients who feel like their eyes are fine. We check eye pressure, examine the optic nerve directly, and can track subtle changes over time using imaging — which is often how we catch it years before it would otherwise become noticeable.

Risk factors worth knowing: - Family history of glaucoma - Age over 60 (over 40 for some higher-risk groups) - Certain conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.

Glaucoma can’t be reversed, but it can almost always be managed — the earlier we find it, the more vision we’re able to protect long-term.