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ARE YOU OR YOUR FAMILY AT RISK 

Glaucoma is an eye disease that slowly damages the fine nerves that connect the eye to the brain. For most people  this damage occurs when pressure in the eye is too high. If glaucoma is not treated it can lead to blindness. The most common form of glaucoma is open-angle glaucoma. It develops slowly and gradually over a number of years. It causes no pain or discomfort and without treatment the side vision disappears.

Glaucoma High Risk Groups
Everyone is at risk of glaucoma, although some people have a higher risk. Your risk is higher if you:     If you have one or more of these risks, speak to your family doctor and on eye care practitioner about having on eye examination. Although you may not have developed glaucoma you should have regular eye checks.These will include: Can it be treated?
Yes. If glaucoma is detected early treatment can stop further loss of vision. Treatment may include: Regular use of prescribed eye drops is essential. Don't risk your sight, use the eye drops as instructed
When vision is lost, it is lost forever

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