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Title: Glaucoma: A Silent Thief of Sight
Description:
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, the pathway that carries visual information from the eye to the brain. It is often referred to as the "silent thief of sight" because it can progress without any noticeable symptoms until significant vision loss has occurred.
Associated Diseases:
Several diseases and conditions are associated with an increased risk of developing glaucoma, including:
- Diabetes: People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to glaucoma.
- Hypertension (high blood pressure): Uncontrolled hypertension can increase the pressure inside the eye.
- Family history: Having a family member with glaucoma significantly increases the risk of developing the condition.
- Age: Glaucoma is more common in people over the age of 60.
- African descent: People of African descent are at a higher risk of certain types of glaucoma.
Did you Know ?
Approximately 3 million Americans have glaucoma, but half of them are unaware of their condition.
