Glaucoma is often referred to as the silent thief of eye sight. 👁️👁️
The signs and symptoms of glaucoma vary depending on the type and stage of your condition. If left untreated, glaucoma will eventually cause blindness. Even with treatment, about 15 percent of people with glaucoma become blind in at least one eye within 20 years.
Symptoms of acute angle-closure glaucoma include:
• Severe headache
• Eye pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Halos around lights
• Eye redness
Symptoms of open-angle glaucoma include patchy blind spots in your side (peripheral) or central vision, frequently in both eyes, and tunnel vision in the advanced stages.
If you’re experiencing some of the symptoms of acute angle-closure glaucoma, such as severe headache, eye pain and blurred vision, head to the emergency room or see your eye doctor immediately!