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Understanding Glaucoma: What is it?

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Glaucoma occurs when increased pressure in the eyes causes nerve damage and leads to vision loss.

This video features a discussion of glaucoma, including a detailed description of how increased optic pressure can damage the nerves. The speaker in the video also discusses the lack of noticeable symptoms that are associated with glaucoma, which causes most patients to suffer a large amount of vision loss before seeking treatment.

Regular visits to an ophthalmologist can help prevent severe vision loss or blindness from glaucoma. To learn more about glaucoma or to schedule an ophthalmic exam, call Weil Eye Care Medical Center today at (650) 226-8461.

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