Glaucoma is a group of conditions that cause abnormally high pressure in your eye, which damages the optic nerve and your vision. The team at Ritz & Johnson in Ocala, FL is here to help you understand how you can slow down glaucoma and provide you with treatment for this condition.

What Are the Symptoms of Glaucoma? 

Glaucoma symptoms tend to vary depending on how advanced the condition is or what type you have.

• Open-angle glaucoma: Characterized by tunnel vision or patchy spots in your central or peripheral vision.
• Acute angle-closure glaucoma: Causes blurry vision, eye pain, redness, halos, and headaches.

Some of the first symptoms of glaucoma include eyes that look hazy and nausea and vomiting. However, many symptoms of glaucoma present no warning signs. The condition develops gradually and may cause damage before you realize you have it. Vision loss from glaucoma cannot be reversed, but further damage can be prevented. This is why it is important to get a regular eye exam from our optometrist.

What Causes Glaucoma? 

Glaucoma is more common in adults over 60, but it can occur at any age. Elevated eye pressure is the culprit of glaucoma, and a buildup of fluid causes it. The fluid can be either overproduced or not drained properly, causing more pressure to build up in the eyes.

Prevention and Treatment 

Regular eye exams are the best method for detecting and preventing glaucoma. The earlier our optometrist detects glaucoma, the sooner we can start treatment. We provide eye drops to reduce eye pressure and stop further damage to the optic nerve.

Schedule an Eye Exam in Ocala, FL

If you are experiencing symptoms of glaucoma, we can help. At Ritz & Johnson in Ocala, FL, we diagnose and treat glaucoma. We also provide routine eye exams to detect the condition early. Call us today to schedule an appointment.