Understanding Glaucoma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

What Is Glaucoma? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

What is Glaucoma? Causes, Symptoms, Treatment | Dr Nathan Kerr

Glaucoma often has no early warning signs. It has no symptoms and causes no pain. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐲𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦. Over time, you may slowly lose vision, usually starting with your side (peripheral) vision — especially the part of your vision that’s closest to your nose. Because it happens so slowly, many people can’t tell that their vision is changing at first. But as the disease gets worse, you may

👁️ Glaucoma Can Silently Steal Your Vision Glaucoma is known as the “silent thief of sight” because it often develops without early warning signs. Many people only realise something is wrong after permanent vision loss has already occurred. This eye condition damages the optic nerve gradually — and once vision is lost, it cannot be restored. But with early detection and proper treatment, further damage can be slowed or prevented. ⚠️ Higher risk if you: • Are over 40 years old • Have a family hi