Glaucoma: Eye Care
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Glaucoma
More than 2 million people in the United States have glaucoma, but at least half don't know it because the early stages usually progress without symptoms. Glaucoma is a major cause of blindness and threatens 2% of people over 40, becoming even more common as people age. Yet early diagnosis and treatment can almost always save vision.
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 As glaucoma progresses, you may notice that your peripheral vision diminishes. Photograph courtesy of the National Eye Institute. |
| Last updated: | June 19, 2007 |
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