Spotting the Signs of Glaucoma

Have you been seeing your eye doctor for regular ocular exams in Salem? If not, you may unknowingly be developing a condition that affects millions of Americans: glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye condition that can be difficult to detect, mostly because patients don’t feel much discomfort when the problem is in its early stages. This is why seeing an eye doctor on a regular basis is important.

In patients with glaucoma, pressure begins to build up in the eye from an excess of aqueous fluid, damaging the ocular nerve. If the condition isn’t found early enough, glaucoma surgery may become necessary. Watch this informative video clip to find out more about this eye health concern.