November 12, 2010 @ 07:54 AM — by John Mauro
People with glaucoma usually have slow form of the condition called primary open angle glaucoma in which it can take years for it to incur damage to the eye. Many studies have shown that close to over one-third of cases remain undiagnosed. Risk factors for glaucoma include race, age, diabetes, smoking and family history.
November 05, 2010 @ 07:31 AM — by John Mauro
Glaucoma occurs in both children and young adults although more common in adults. Risk factors for glaucoma include race, age, diabetes, smoking and family history. At North Shore Eye Care we see many patients with all types of glaucoma.
March 05, 2010 @ 11:46 AM — by John Mauro
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States. It is one of the leading causes of blindness among African-Americans, and the leading cause of PREVENTABLE blindness in the United States. It's estimated that over 2 million Americans have glaucoma, and at least half of them are not aware they have the disease. Glaucoma is the name given to an eye disease in which the optic nerve at the back of the eye is slowly destroyed by damage due to an increased pressure inside the eye. Usually a result of blockage of the circulation of the fluid inside the eye called aqueous humor. It may also occur due to inadequate drainage. In some patients the damage may be caused by a weakness in the structure of the optic nerve, and/or a problem in the blood supply to the vital optic nerve fibers. Damage usually progresses very slowly and destroys vision gradually, starting with the peripheral vision. Usually, early damage can be masked because one eye covers for th
