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January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Early Diagnosis and Treatment Can
Lessen Effects of Glaucoma, the “Sneak Thief of Sight”
(HealthNewsDigest.com)
- CHICAGO (Dec. 21, 2010) – As 2011 nears, many will be making New Year’s
resolutions to improve their health. However, many may not be aware that an eye
exam cannot only help to protect vision, it can uncover evidence of other
diseases including diabetes or hypertension.
And, for eye diseases such as glaucoma, the damaging effects may be detected
through an eye exam before a patient notices any symptoms. In fact, patients in
the early stages of glaucoma usually have no symptoms, no noticeable vision
loss and no pain, which is why it is called the “sneak thief of sight.” By the
time symptoms start to appear, some permanent damage to the eye has usually
occurred.
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world and the leading
cause of blindness in African American and Hispanic populations in America.
According to the study “Vision Problems in the U.S.” by Prevent Blindness
America and the National Eye Institute (NEI), there are nearly 2.3 million
Americans ages 40 and older who have glaucoma.
Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes loss of sight by damaging a part of the
eye called the optic nerve. This nerve sends information from the eyes to the
brain. When the optic nerve is damaged, peripheral vision begins to diminish.
If left untreated, over time, glaucoma may also damage central vision.
Unfortunately, once vision is lost to glaucoma, it cannot be restored. Vision
loss can be lessened, however, if glaucoma is detected and treated early.
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for glaucoma. But the good news is that if
detected and treated early, the effects of vision loss can be diminished. We at
Sky Optical hope everyone has a happy and healthy 2011 and that it includes a
visit to the eye doctor.
There are many risk factors for glaucoma including:
· Age: Those that are 40 and older are more likely to develop glaucoma. The
older you are, the greater your risk.
· Race: Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African American and
Hispanic populations in America.
· Family History: If you have a parent or sibling who has glaucoma, you are
more likely to develop the disease.
· Diabetes: People with diabetes have a higher risk of developing glaucoma.
· Nearsightedness: People who are very nearsighted are at greater risk.
· Eye Injury or Surgery: Those who have had eye surgery or eye injuries may
develop secondary glaucoma.
· Steroid Medication: Steroids may increase the risk of glaucoma when used for
extended periods of time.
Sky Optical is a multi-faceted eye wear supply store with a solid worldwide presence. Established in 2006 by Jennifer McConnehea, we provide personal, customized, and knowledgeable service to all of our customers. Beyond our bewildering selection of goods, top notch customer service is what defines your shopping experience at Sky Optical.
With a physical store and online connections to over 50 eye wear and accessory manufacturers, Sky Optical has established itself as one of the most successful online eye wear suppliers in the world. How have we done this? By never losing sight of our roots as a neighborhood optical store. Sky Optical is all about you, the customer.
Beginning with our selection of frames and contacts, which is carefully chosen to meet the optical needs of you, the customer. We feel we offer the highest quality name brands and very competitive prices.
But what really separates us from the competition is service. All our associates are equipped with exceptional product knowledge that aids them in reaching their primary goal: serving you better. Browse our site or visit our store today and see why we are the fastest growing optical supply company in the U.S.
227 East State Street
Trenton, Ohio 45067
(513) 988-2020
FAX (513) 988-2276
skyoptical@copper.net
jenny@skyoptical.com
