Don’t Lose Sight

Glaucoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness, was once inextricably linked to increased intra-ocular pressure (IOP). This assumption was disapproved, however, after researches discovered significant damage in the optic nerves of patients with normal range IOPs. Ophthalmologists then redefined the disease, which affects an estimated three million people in the United States. While elevated pressure may be the primary cause damage to the optic nerve, which acts like a cable that sends images to the brain, it’s not the only one. Many individuals can harbor significant optic nerve damage yet maintain pressure within the accepted guidelines. Only a comprehensive eye examination http://www.neovisioneyecenter.com/ms_cee_faq.html can check these factors, possibly leading to diagnosis of a disease that provides a few obvious symptoms.

Since there are no symptoms for glaucoma, regular eye examinations are the only way to detect this disease. Learn about your family’s history of eye problems and inform your doctor. If it’s been a while since you have had your eyes examined, we urge you to call NeoVision Eye Center and make an appointment for an evaluation. We use one of the most advanced laser systems with eye tracking and auto-centering for all LASIK surgeries http://www.neovisioneyecenter.com/facility.html. Our ultimate goal is your good sight. We care about you and your eyes.

P.S. Primary open angle glaucoma, the most common type, usually has no symptoms and no early warning signs. If not diagnosed early, it can cause a gradual loss of vision.

Shobha Tandon, MD, PhD, is an Ophthalmologist and Medical Director of NeoVision Eye Center with offices at 2 Union Square in Union City, CA and at 2500 Hospital Drive, Bldg 11 in Mountain View, CA.