Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease that can gradually damage the optic nerve, sometimes without causing noticeable symptoms until vision loss has occurred. Because the condition may change over time, a treatment plan that works well today may need to be adjusted later. The physicians at Central Valley Eye Medical Group, Inc. are actively involved in glaucoma care, ophthalmic education, and […]

Glaucoma is often thought of as an eye condition that only affects older adults, but that assumption can be risky. Many people are surprised to learn that glaucoma in young adults is very real and can develop well before the age of 40 – sometimes without obvious warning signs.  If you’re younger and have concerns about

Did you know that January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month? During this holiday, eye doctors urge the public to check their eyes. Regular comprehensive eye exams are the best way to prevent vision loss caused by glaucoma. During a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor will check for glaucoma, other eye conditions, and vision problems.

Most diseases in the human body start to present symptoms before any real damage occurs. Not so with glaucoma. In its early stages glaucoma presents few, if any, symptoms. By the time the person notices any problems, irreversible vision loss has already occurred. That’s why glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in Americans over