Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve at the back of the eye is slowly and permanently destroyed. Generally there are no warning signs or pain associated with glaucoma. While glaucoma becomes increasingly common with age, it can occur at any time.
Glaucoma can be detected by our optometrists using…
All of this specialised equipment is available at Eyre Eye Centre.
Although glaucoma cannot be cured, in the clear majority of cases it can be controlled successfully. Glaucoma is a life-long condition requiring continuing observation and management, to prevent vision loss and progression.
Vision damage by glaucoma is irreversible.
