Please share an interesting fact about dealing with glaucoma.

Ignore: Glaucoma does not have to weigh you down. Most people do very well when sticking to their treatment.

Ignore: Increased eye pressure is not a result with having increased blood pressure.

Ignore: Glaucoma eyedrops are easy to use daily.

Certain: Certain glaucoma eye drop medications can affect blood pressure and depression.

The: The greatest danger for the optic nerve in low/normotensive glaucoma is at night.

Glaucoma: Glaucoma causes peripheral (not central) vision loss in most individuals with good follow-up.

Ignore: You are lucky to have discovered your glaucoma. Continue your eyedrops and you will do well.

Ignore: It is important to check eye pressure, visual fields and retina picture/ exam with ophthalmologist.

Ignore: Glaucoma can affect anybody, not just those who wear glasses. That is a common myth.

Ignore: Even if you forget to take an eye drop on time, it's better late than never! Don't rub eyes ever!

Ignore: It is important to use your meds as prescribed and follow up regularly with ophthalmologist.

Ignore: Following up with eye doctor as scheduled and use of medication as prescribed will help prevent loss.

Ignore: Treatment of Glaucoma can prevent irreversible Optic nerve damage.

Ignore: Glaucoma: an eye disease that does not go away. It can worsen without you noticing. Keep follow-ups!

If: If you have glaucoma,let your family know. They're at higher risk. Do what's right.Save their sight!

Ignore: Glaucoma can be managed if you are motivated, dedicated and trusting of your Eye MD .

Ignore: Hate putting drops in? Here's a trick: look up, pull lower lid away, place drop in the gap formed.

Ignore: Glaucoma is usually a painless condition that can progress . It is important to be checked yearly.

Ignore: Glaucoma is preventable disease if the Patient stay compliance with eye exam And treatment.

Ignore: Glaucoma can often be controlled with eye drops, eye drops + laser- not all glaucoma needs surgery.

Ignore: Half of patients diagnosed or undiagnosed with glaucoma have eye pressure within normal limits.