Glaucoma Screening

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases which results in damage to the optic nerve and is the second-leading cause of vision loss in Canada.

What are the causes of Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is generally associated with a buildup of fluid pressure in the eye, damaging the optic nerve.

What are the risk factors of Glaucoma?

Glaucoma can cause significant vision loss without displaying any early signs or symptoms, so it is crucial to be aware of the risk factors. These include age (>60 years), high intraocular pressure, a family history of glaucoma, having certain medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and sickle cell anemia, eye trauma, smoking, untreated high blood pressure, and corticosteroid use.

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