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Early Signs of Glaucoma

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Early Signs of Glaucoma From Our Kansa and Missouri City Optometrist

While it's easy to recognize the progressed symptoms of glaucoma such as vision loss, it's important to recognize early signs of glaucoma, some of which might be quite surprising. These early symptoms can help your doctor make a diagnosis and a treatment plan to prevent worsening of the condition, which can lead to blindness. Be aware of the seven symptoms.

Early Signs of Glaucoma

  1. A halo around lights such as streetlights and oncoming headlights can be a symptom of this condition. Some people see a rainbow emanating from light sources instead of or in addition to halos.
  2. If you see cloudy or white eyes when looking in the mirror, you may be in the early stages of glaucoma.
  3. Contact your eye doctor immediately if you have sudden and severe headaches as this can be a sign of glaucoma.
  4. Blind spots in your field of vision are definitely a sign of an eye condition, and they could be due to glaucoma.
  5. Pain or pressure in and around your eyes is a symptom you should not ignore, especially when it happens out of the blue.
  6. You may experience chronic redness if you're in the early stages of glaucoma. An optometrist should examine red and tired eyes that do not resolve within a week.
  7. Although nausea might not seem like a symptom of an eye condition, it is a symptom of glaucoma whether it is accompanied by vomiting or not.

People may overlook the early signs of this condition because it most often affects older adults. However, glaucoma can affect people of any age, and recognizing the signs is crucial to getting the treatment that you need.

Schedule an Appointment with our Smithville Optometrist

Epic Eye Vision Eye Centers is happy to serve customers in Kansa and Missouri and meet all of their optometry needs, including exams and treatment for glaucoma. Call (888) 704-2851 today to schedule your appointment. Your eye health is worth it.

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