01/08/2026
Protect Your Sight This National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma often develops silently, with no noticeable symptoms until significant vision loss has occurred. That’s why understanding your risk and getting regular eye exams are so important.
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma isn’t just a single disease, it’s a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which connects your eye to your brain. Most commonly, this damage is linked to elevated pressure inside the eye, though glaucoma can develop even when eye pressure is within normal ranges. Untreated, glaucoma can gradually steal vision, often starting with peripheral (side) vision.
In the United States alone, millions of people live with glaucoma, and many are unaware of their diagnosis because early stages typically don’t cause symptoms. Recent research suggests that there may be even more people with glaucoma than previously estimated, highlighting the need for regular screening and early detection.
Why Early Detection Matters:
Because glaucoma often causes no pain or obvious vision changes in its early stages, comprehensive eye exams (including intraocular pressure checks and optic nerve imaging) are the only reliable way to detect it before damage becomes permanent.
Once vision is lost from glaucoma, it cannot be restored, but early detection allows for treatments that can slow or prevent further damage. These include medicated eye drops, laser therapy, or surgery—each tailored to a patient’s specific condition.
Read more about Glaucoma and who is at risk on our website: https://paragoneyes.com/blog/protect-your-sight-this-national-glaucoma-awareness-month/
