Here is a story of a woman who went to her ophthalmologist thinking she needed new glasses because her vision was starting to deteriorate. However, she was informed that her poor vision was due to advanced glaucoma. Unfortunately, glasses can not fix this problem. If she had gone to her doctor earlier, before she started seeing the signs, she may have been able to save her peripheral vision. Another example of why yearly eye exams are so important, even if you think your vision is fine. Read more here: One Patient’s Glaucoma Story
Jan 16