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Thursday, October 04, 2012 1:47 PM
Glaucoma is a condition called the thief of sight because it has no obvious symptoms in its early stages and can ultimately lead to blindness.
By the time you notice a problem with your eyes, the damage has already been done and it can’t be reversed, so prevention is the best option.
With the population ageing, and people living longer, more New Zealanders face the possibility of developing glaucoma.
As there is no cure for glaucoma, it’s very important to pick it up early so treatment can stop its progression. While it is tricky to notice the onset of glaucoma yourself, optometrists can spot glaucoma in an eye exam and treat it to stop it getting worse.
In most cases glaucoma treatment involves using eye drops every day for the rest of your life – a simple thing to do to save precious sight.
Specsavers recommends that everyone should get their eyes tested every two years. However, at any age, if you notice changes in your eyesight you should have your eyes examined straight away.
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