About.com Health: Protect Your Vision: Glaucoma Awareness Month

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Glaucoma, often known as the "sneak thief of sight," is a disease that causes damage to the eye's optic nerve. And while it can't be prevented, early detection and treatment of glaucoma can usually prevent blindness. Protect your peepers with this arsenal of knowledge and prevention. All About Glaucoma Glaucoma develops when the million-plus fibers of the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, become damaged--often due to pressure. Defining Glaucoma What Increased Eye Pressure Means Take the Glaucoma Facts Quiz Search Related Topics:  glaucoma  eye diseases  eye exams Who Is At Risk? Glaucoma can slowly cause vision loss without any warning signs (hence the "sneak thief of sight" nickname), so it's important to be aware of the risk factors, such as diabetes and hypertension. Glaucoma Risk Factors Signs and Symptoms of Glaucoma Preventing Glaucoma-Induced Blindness Search Related Topics:  glaucoma  eye exams  eye disease The Most Common Type of Glaucoma Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), sometimes referred to as chronic wide-angle glaucoma, makes up 70-80 percent of all glaucoma cases, and is the leading cause of blindness in adults in the U.S. Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Narrow Angle Glaucoma Neovascular Glaucoma Search Related Topics:  glaucoma types  eye diseases  Get Thee To the Eye Doctor! If diagnosed early enough, glaucoma can be managed to prevent major vision loss and blindness. And getting an annual eye exam is your best insurance for discovery. What Happens During A Comprehensive Eye Exam Six Tests for Glaucoma Is Corneal Thickness Linked To Glaucoma? Search Related Topics:  eye exams  eye health  disease detection Related Searches Glaucoma Symptoms Glaucoma Treatment Glaucoma Pressure Glaucoma Eyes Obesity Health Featured Articles Common Flu Symptoms in Children How Bad Is the Flu Near You? Flu Shot Recommendations The Return Of the Whooping Cough Your Color-Coded Guide to Cancer Ribbons Are All Panic Attacks the Same?   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement