If you’re suffering from diminished eyesight in any capacity, there’s a whole parcel of feelings that go along with the possibilities of eventual loss of sight versus the risks of undergoing the treatments that are necessary to correct the problem. When considering the delicate nature of the eye, many people make the decision to put off corrective treatment until the situation becomes dire - or is no longer able to be treated effectively. Laser eye surgery - now quite common as a form of treatment for eye disorders - is one of the first options that many folks look toward when they’ve made the decision to pursue treatment and reclaim their ability to see clearly.
Glaucoma can occur in any age. It is very possible at birth (infantile Glaucoma) and it may develop at any time during life. However, the rates of primary Glaucoma, particularly open-angle Glaucoma, increase with advancing age. According to the World Health Organization, Glaucoma is the third largest cause of blindness worldwide. It is responsible for blindness in 5.2 million people. More than 80 per cent of the blind and suspect cases of Glaucoma live in the developing world. Prevalence studies in developing nations suggest that Glaucoma is responsible for 14 percent to 18 percent of all blindness. |