Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Glaucoma on June 30, 2018
Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve. It can progressively get worse and is typically inherited. For many, glaucoma does not make an appearance until late in life. It is common for people with glaucoma to not experience pain or early symptoms. The intraocular pressure created by glaucoma can severely damage the… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Glaucoma on February 28, 2018
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of legal blindness. Fortunately, if apprehended in time, the disease can be controlled and managed. Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. The optic nerve plays an integral role in taking information from the eye to the brain. Those with glaucoma often lose their peripheral vision before… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Glaucoma on August 30, 2016
Glaucoma is a sneaky disease that can cause vision damage without causing a single symptom, until it’s serious. Glaucoma is actually a group of related eye disorders They all cause damage to the optic nerve, vitally carrying information from the eye to the brain. Glaucoma is typically associated with high intraocular pressure (IOP), but can… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Glaucoma on February 28, 2016
Many of the things we do every day are designed to help us protect our health and avoid disease, from eating nutritiously and exercising regularly to brushing our teeth and getting enough sleep. So here’s the secret to protecting your vision and preventing the damage that glaucoma can cause: Get regular eye exams It really… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Glaucoma on August 15, 2015
Glaucoma is a disease of the eye’s optic nerve involving high pressure that affects sight; but there is no pain associated with its onset, and the damage is gradual. About half of those who have glaucoma don’t yet know they have it. There is nothing that can prevent or reverse glaucoma; however — Early diagnosis… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Glaucoma, Laser Eye Surgery on May 14, 2015
Lasers have really made their impact on the medical world, especially when it comes to vision and the eyes. Most people know about LASIK, and laser eye surgeries are becoming more and more available and common in the everyday world. However, did you know that there are some laser treatments that you can use to… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Glaucoma on February 27, 2015
Glaucoma is a condition which damages your eye’s optic nerve of your eyes and worsens over time. Many times it’s associated with the buildup of pressure in the eye itself. It is usually inherited genetically and could show up later on in life due to old age. Intraocular pressure, or an increase of pressure within… Read More
Posted by: Aker Kasten Eye Center in Glaucoma on February 14, 2015
Glaucoma is known to be the ‘silent thief of sight’ as it does not usually come with pain and the damage it causes to your vision is gradual. It is one eye disease you would never want to have, but you could be at risk. Two percent of adults over the age of 40 have… Read More