Currently, over 4 million Americans are suffering from Glaucoma. This low vision disease, a leading cause of blindness which typically affects older people, is referred to as “the sneak thief of sight”; it’s early stages often go undetected. Early detection is paramount, as doctors and specialists can possibly restore lost vision, or maximize their remaining vision. Some believe that this disease is ultimately unavoidable, that is to say, all of us will someday begin to lose our eye sight… if we live long enough. Others claim there are indeed preventative measures one can take to safeguard themselves from this terrible disease. The fact remains: In order to prevent Glaucoma, we must understand how the disease manifests and progresses. For more information on Glaucoma prevention, read the full article here:

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