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Understanding Glaucoma Risk Factors and the Need for Regular Eye Exams

Glaucoma has a reputation for being quiet, and that reputation is well earned. Many people with early glaucoma feel perfectly fine. Their eyes do not hurt. Their vision may seem clear. They can read, drive, work, and use a phone without noticing anything unusual. By the time vision loss becomes obvious, the disease may already have damaged the optic nerve in a way that cannot be reversed. That is why regular eye exams matter so much. Glaucoma is not a condition most peop