Category: Glaucoma

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and our board-certified ophthalmologists at Austin Eye want you to understand the risk factors for this eye disease. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness. The most common form, open-angle glaucoma, begins with undetectable symptoms. In fact, half of all people living with glaucoma have no idea they […]

There is no guarantee against developing glaucoma. To some extent, everyone is at risk for the disease. However, those with certain risk factors are more likely to suffer from glaucoma. The top eye specialists at Austin Eye discuss these factors and who is most vulnerable to the disease.

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. It can strike at any time. The top eye specialists at Austin Eye explain why it is crucial to have your eyes checked for glaucoma regularly. Glaucoma    Glaucoma refers to a collection of eye diseases affecting the optic nerve. Generally, fluid builds up in the front of […]

Glaucoma is known as a silent thief because it takes what is so very precious — your vision and all the joys you experience through sight — and does it without warning. That is why it is so important to have a qualified ophthalmologist or optometrist examine your eyes regularly. The trusted professionals at Austin […]

Underdiagnosis and overdiagnosis of glaucoma are both highly prevalent problems that have severe consequences. A new study found that many people with glaucoma are unaware that they have this serious eye disease. The population-based Thessaloniki Eye Study confirmed the finding of previous studies that claim undiagnosed glaucoma is a widespread issue, while also noting the […]

Glaucoma occurs when the fluid pressure inside your eye becomes too high. If left untreated, this can cause damage to the optic nerve, which can result in permanent blindness. At Austin Eye, we check all of our patients for glaucoma as part of our comprehensive eye exams. In this post, our experienced eye doctors explain […]