Location
240 N. Highland Ave., Ste. B
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: (404) 589-0822
Fax: (404) 589-4766
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Office Hours
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9:00am-6:00pm |
| Tuesday: |
CLOSED |
| Wednesday: |
10:00am-8:00pm |
| Thursday: |
9:00am-5:00pm |
| Friday: |
9:00am-5:00pm |
| Saturday: |
9:00am-2:00pm |
| Sunday: |
CLOSED |
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 Glaucoma is an eye disease affecting millions of Americans. It is generally caused by too much fluid pressure inside the eye. Fluid in the eye helps to nourish and cleanse the inside of the eye by constantly flowing in and out. When too much fluid is produced or the fluid is prevented from flowing out, the intraocular pressure increases and damages the optic nerve. This causes a gradual loss in peripheral vision.
Symptoms
Open angle glaucoma is often called the "Sneak Thief of Sight" because it has no symptoms until the disease is in advanced stages. With advanced glaucoma patients develop tunnel vision, where their peripheral field of vision decreases. Glaucoma can eventually cause blindness.
Risk Factors & Treatment
Heredity seems to be a risk factor. Also, you may be at greater risk if you are over 45, of African descent, very near-sighted, or diabetic. Finally, if you have used steroids or cortisone for a long period of time, or if you have suffered an eye injury in the past, you have a greater chance of developing glaucoma. Treatment may include prescription eye drops, laser treatment, and other surgeries. The goal of treatment is to reduce the pressure, thereby limiting damage to the optic nerve, and preserving vision.
Recommended Links
→ Glaucoma Research Foundation
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