We all associate January with cold temperatures and winter weather. But did you know it’s also National Glaucoma Awareness Month? All too often, individuals with glaucoma don’t realize they have it until the damage is done. It can gradually cause vision loss over time, sneaking by unnoticed. For National Glaucoma Awareness Month 2024, we at […]
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Missouri recently passed a law to legalize the sale of marijuana for recreational purposes. It’s been legal in Illinois since 2020 and medical marijuana has been legal in both states for several years now. While there is still much about how marijuana affects the eyes and body we do not know, there are some things
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What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease of the eyes that, if untreated, can lead to permanent loss of vision. In fact, it is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is, unfortunately, relatively common as well affecting an expected 3 million Americans. The disease occurs as a result of damage to an area
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As we rapidly approach the holiday season, families begin arranging travel plans. However, if you have upcoming eye surgery or suffer from an eye condition, it may not be in your best interest to fly. The American Academy of Ophthalmology often receives questions regarding air travel and eye surgeries or conditions. Every patient’s situation differs,
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One of my patients this morning was complaining about her glaucoma treatment eye drops. They didn’t sting or make her eyes red. They didn’t blur her vision or make her sensitive to lights. “THEY TASTE BAD!” she told me. It’s actually not unusual to have people taste their eye drops, though most don’t complain of
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month so it’s important to understand what you need to be aware of when it comes to glaucoma. Some people learn about glaucoma from a family member who has it and has lost vision. Others find out about it when they have an eye exam. The problem with glaucoma is that
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Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. The optic nerve is the nerve that carries signals from your eye to your brain and is therefore very important for sight. Damage to the nerve will initially decrease a person’s peripheral vision, causing tunnel vision. If the optic nerve sustains continual damage, the vision loss can
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