It is important to look for other problems that may affect the visual outcome before considering cataract surgery.

Because vision lost from glaucoma is lost forever it is important to detect this disease early.  Early diagnosis, however can sometimes be difficult.

Glaucoma is a preventable disease that can lead to loss of vision and even blindness.  In susceptible patients visual loss can occur quickly.  This disease is so insidious that visual loss can be quite profound without the patient even being aware of it.