Glaucoma Management in Newton, NC

If you currently suffer from glaucoma, the Vision Center of Lake Norman can help you manage this condition.

Glaucoma refers to a group of eye disorders that can progressively damage the eye’s optic nerve. In many cases, glaucoma results in a loss of nerve tissue that can cause vision loss. If you are worried that you might have glaucoma or need help managing this eye condition, the Vision Center of Lake Norman is here to help our Newton, North Carolina customers.

According to the American Optometric Association, glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the country. Although infants and young children can develop this eye condition, it most often develops in people over the age of 40. However, you might have a higher risk of developing this eye condition if:

• Many people in your family have also developed glaucoma.
• You are African American and over the age of 40 or Hispanic and over the age of 60.
• You suffer from chronic eye inflammation or have thinner corneas.
• You regularly take medications that increase the pressure in your eyes.

In many cases, the early stages of glaucoma can be treated with certain medications. However, various operations can be performed to hinder this disease’s development.

Contact us at the Vision Center of Lake Norman today to find out whether you are at risk for glaucoma or to learn what we can do to help you treat this condition if you currently suffer from it. At the Vision Center of Lake Norman, we are committed to doing what’s best for your eyes and helping you maintain your vision.

At Vision Center of Lake Norman, we offer eye care services to residents of Mooresville, Newton, Hickory, Catawba, Conover, Denver, Davidson, Troutman, Sherrills Ford, Huntersville, Statesville, Terrell, and Cornelius, North Carolina.