Early Signs of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is actually a group of eye conditions affecting the optic nerve. This nerve is vital for proper eyesight. Fluid in the eye builds up causing pressure build-up resulting in nerve damage and eventually leads to blindness. There is no sure cure for glaucoma, but there are treatments that can help slow down the progression of the disease. That is why it is important to keep your annual eye wellness checkup with Vision Professionals of Leawood in Leawood, KS. Early detection can save your eyes.

Types of Glaucoma

There are two main types of glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma and angle- closure glaucoma.

Open-Angle Glaucoma- The more common of the two conditions. This type occurs when the drainage angle created remains open, but the meshwork is somewhat blocked. The blockage will increase pressure in the eye, damaging the optic nerve in the process.

Angle-Closure Glaucoma -Angle Closure Glaucoma is often rare but requires medical attention right away. It is an instant attack where a complete blockage occurs and fluid in the eye starts to build up rapidly, causing what is called an acute angle-closure glaucoma attack. There are no early warning sign and the only way to know is when the disease has progressed so far, an attack happens. Some of the signs during an attack are:

  • Vision gets suddenly blurry

  • Severe eye pain

  • Headache

  • You see rainbow color rings around lights

  • Vomiting/nausea

Early Detection Warning Signs

There are no early warning signs when it comes to glaucoma. Once some form of symptoms starts to show up such as eye pain, loss of peripheral vision, hazy eyes, or seeing halos or rings around lights means the disease has already progressed some and it is time to seek medical attention. That is why again it is vitally important to keep up on your annual eye exams. These visits, check not just your overall eye health but normally include testing for glaucoma, and early detection can prevent vision loss in the end.

Schedule an Appointment Today!

Visit our optometry office of Vision Professionals of Leawood. We can diagnose and treat your glaucoma. Call us today at 913-239-9446.

Glaucoma is actually a group of eye conditions affecting the optic nerve. This nerve is vital for proper eyesight. Fluid in the eye builds up causing pressure build-up resulting in nerve damage and eventually leads to blindness. There is no sure cure for glaucoma, but there are treatments that can help slow down the progression of the disease. That is why it is important to keep your annual eye wellness checkup with Vision Professionals of Leawood in Leawood, KS. Early detection can save your eyes.

Types of Glaucoma

There are two main types of glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma and angle- closure glaucoma.

Open-Angle Glaucoma- The more common of the two conditions. This type occurs when the drainage angle created remains open, but the meshwork is somewhat blocked. The blockage will increase pressure in the eye, damaging the optic nerve in the process.

Angle-Closure Glaucoma -Angle Closure Glaucoma is often rare but requires medical attention right away. It is an instant attack where a complete blockage occurs and fluid in the eye starts to build up rapidly, causing what is called an acute angle-closure glaucoma attack. There are no early warning sign and the only way to know is when the disease has progressed so far, an attack happens. Some of the signs during an attack are:

  • Vision gets suddenly blurry

  • Severe eye pain

  • Headache

  • You see rainbow color rings around lights

  • Vomiting/nausea

Early Detection Warning Signs

There are no early warning signs when it comes to glaucoma. Once some form of symptoms starts to show up such as eye pain, loss of peripheral vision, hazy eyes, or seeing halos or rings around lights means the disease has already progressed some and it is time to seek medical attention. That is why again it is vitally important to keep up on your annual eye exams. These visits, check not just your overall eye health but normally include testing for glaucoma, and early detection can prevent vision loss in the end.

Schedule an Appointment Today!

Visit our optometry office of Vision Professionals of Leawood. We can diagnose and treat your glaucoma. Call us today at 913-239-9446.

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