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Glaucoma Awareness Week: Know the Facts, Protect your vision.
Some factors can make you more likely to develop glaucoma:
▶️ Your age - Your risk of getting glaucoma increases as you get older.
▶️ Genetics, family history and race - If someone in your immediate family has primary open-angle glaucoma, you have a higher risk of developing it too.
▶️ Medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and myopia.
▶️ Eye Injuries - Trauma to the eye (such as a sports injury) can cause internal damage and increase pressure inside the eye.
▶️ Lifestyle factors: Research has shown that there may be a link between higher glaucoma risk and certain lifestyle factors, like smoking.
Read the article: www.keepeyesinsight.co.za/am-i-at-risk-for-glaucoma/
Early detection is key! Vision is precious and should not be taken for granted.
Ophthalmologists available at Garden Route Eye Clinic: gardenrouteeyeclinic.co.za/contact-our-practices/
Dr Richard Faul
Dr Beyers Botha
Dr Johannes Meyer
Dr Charl Roux
#glaucomaawareness #knowledgeiskey #loveyoureyes
It's Glaucoma Awareness Week! Know the Facts, Protect your vision.
Understanding Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that causes progressive damage to the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and blindness. It happens when the pressure inside your eye becomes too high. The increased pressure inside the eye kills nerve cells and damages your optic nerve, leading to vision loss. It is often called ‘the silent thief of sight’ because it often progresses without noticeable symptoms. Usually, the damage to the optic nerve is painless and takes place slowly and gradually.
Early detection is key!
Visit our website for more information: gardenrouteeyeclinic.co.za/micro-invasive-glaucoma-surgery-migs-istent/
Reference: www.keepeyesinsight.co.za/what-is-glaucoma/
Ophthalmologists available at Garden Route Eye Clinic:
Dr Richard Faul: 044 873 0126
Dr Beyers Botha: 044 873 4174
Dr Johannes Meyer: 044 874 0178
Dr Charl Roux: 044 874 1258
#glaucomaawareness #knowledgeiskey #loveyoureyes
