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A Silent Thief of Sight: Are You at Risk?

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A Silent Thief of Sight: Are You at Risk?

Glaucoma is the world's second leading cause of blindness. It's important to know your level of risk and how to avoid ocular hypertension, glaucoma's primary underlying cause.

Dr. Joseph Mercola
May 3, 2023
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. Worldwide, an estimated 80 million people are affected, and prevalence is on the rise

  • Glaucoma develops when high pressure in your eye (ocular hypertension) damages the optic nerve. Peripheral vision is impacted first, followed by central vision. Vision loss is usually the o…

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