There are usually no signs that you are developing glaucoma until vision loss occurs, which is why it is so important to have regular eye exams. An eye doctor can diagnose and treat the eye's high intraocular fluid pressure before it progresses to optic nerve damage and vision loss.
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“Ask An Eye Doctor” is offered in conjunction with the physicians of Crown Optical of St. Louis, Missouri, and Eye Medical Center and EYEMAX Family Optical of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, participating providers in the AlwaysVision program.