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Common Eye Conditions

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a blanket term describing a set of eye conditions, often linked with people suffering from diabetes. There are many different classifications and types of glaucoma, such as narrow angle glaucoma and open angle glaucoma. They manifest themselves in different ways, but the common factor between them is an unhealthy buildup of pressure behind the eye that eventually damages the optic nerve.

Untreated glaucoma is very dangerous. It is the second leading cause of partial and total blindness, often called “the silent thief of sight,” since many people suffering from glaucoma are not aware of it until it is too late. Glaucoma treatments include lowering eye pressure with the use of eye drops or glaucoma surgery.

Schedule an eye examination with one of our Brampton optometrists at iSmile Optometry Centre today so you can prevent or immediately treat serious eye conditions like glaucoma, and protect your vision for life. Give us a call toll-free at 905-457-4700.