As we get older, our bodies go through many changes - including changes to our eyes and vision. One potentially serious eye condition that becomes more common with age is glaucoma. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can lead to vision loss and blindness by damaging the optic nerve over time. While glaucoma is not curable, it is treatable if caught early through regular comprehensive eye exams.
Glaucoma is often called the "sneak thief of sight" because it progresses gradually with few noticeable symptoms until vision loss occurs. The buildup of fluid and increased pressure inside the eye damages the optic nerve fibers, which carry visual information from the retina to the brain. By the time vision problems become apparent, permanent vision loss may have already occurred.
