Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often gradually and without noticeable symptoms in the early stages.
How Does Glaucoma Affect Vision?
As glaucoma progresses, it can cause permanent vision loss, commonly affecting peripheral vision and, in advanced cases, making navigation and other everyday activities more difficult.
How a low vision doctor can help.
Vision already lost to glaucoma generally cannot be restored, but low vision rehabilitation can help individuals adapt to changes in their sight. Depending on a person's specific visual needs, low vision care may include strategies for improving contrast, managing lighting and glare, using magnification or assistive technology, and developing techniques for safer mobility and everyday tasks. These tools can help people with glaucoma use their remaining vision more effectively and maintain independence.