Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss, and many people do not realize they have it until it has already affected their sight. There are two main types: open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma. Understanding how they are different is important, especially for early detection and treatment.  The board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists at Eye Care Institute (ECI) in Santa Rosa, California, diagnose […]

Next month is Glaucoma Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to educate yourself about this serious eye condition that can lead to irreversible vision loss. Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it typically shows no symptoms until significant vision is lost. The knowledgeable team of doctors at Eye Care Institute believe that being familiar

Glaucoma is more than just an eye condition; it’s a group of eye diseases that can harm your optic nerve, potentially leading to vision loss or blindness. This nerve is essential for good vision, acting as a high-speed cable transmitting images to your brain. The risk increases with age, but early detection and proper management can

Your eye’s retina has specialized cells called ganglion cells. They are the only cells that communicate with your brain to help you see. Losing ganglion cells weakens the optic nerve and can lead to glaucoma. Over 90 percent of glaucoma cases in the United States are open-angle glaucoma, which progressively affects your vision from the side before impairing

Glaucoma is a collection of eye diseases that attack your optic nerve and impair your vision. This eye condition can also be quite painful in nature, sometimes causing nausea. Many people with glaucoma will undergo laser surgery to preserve their remaining vision and reduce their symptoms. Should you decide to treat your condition with laser

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in patients over the age of 60. It is a condition that can cause significant vision changes such as blurring and even eye pain. When these changes occur, it is vital for adult patients to book a consultation appointment with the providers at the Eye Care Institute to

If you have received a diagnosis of glaucoma, you may be wondering what the future of your eye health looks like. The more you understand glaucoma, the better you can manage your condition. The team of Eye Care Institute encourages patients to speak to our team about this condition and get a proper diagnosis. What

Glaucoma is a condition that can impact a patient’s sight in more ways than the realize. The condition is often asymptomatic in the earlier stages, meanings half of patients who have it are unaware of its presence. Glaucoma is a condition that is considered the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, and can impact one’s

Glaucoma is an eye condition that hurts the eye’s optic nerve. An increase in intraocular pressure can damage the optic nerve, which can inhibit its ability to send images to the brain. Untreated glaucoma can result in vision loss and severe cases blindness. At present, specialists have not discovered a way to restore vision, but