Can optometrists diagnose glaucoma? Learn how eye exams detect it early and when an ophthalmologist steps in with Vector Eye Centre in Calgary, Alberta. […]
How Optometrists and Ophthalmologists Diagnose Glaucoma
Category: Glaucoma
Are Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma the Same?
You may have heard of both macular degeneration and glaucoma, as they are 2 common eye conditions. It’s easy to get them mixed up since they both can affect vision as we age. But they impact your eyes in very different ways. Macular degeneration and glaucoma are not the same; one affects your central vision, […]
Treating Glaucoma with YAG Lasers
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to irreversible vision loss without treatment. While glaucoma can seriously damage a person’s vision, it can also be treated if it’s detected early. One emerging solution is the use of YAG lasers. YAG lasers are used in a procedure called laser peripheral iridotomy, which creates a […]
What Is the First Sign of Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that affect the optic nerve and can lead to blindness. There are several types of glaucoma, which each affect your eyes slightly differently. The most common types of glaucoma have no early warning signs, making this condition especially dangerous. Glaucoma can take years to develop, and those with […]
Is Glaucoma Hereditary?
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. Though it mostly affects adults over 60, everyone, from infants to senior citizens, should have their eyes screened initially and then depending on an individual’s risk factors, then on a regular basis. This is because early detection and treatment of glaucoma is the […]
What Is the Difference between Glaucoma and Cataracts?
Our eyes are constantly working; from the moment we wake up until the moment we fall asleep. Like the rest of our bodies, the eyes eventually tire, age, and become vulnerable to disease and other vision-related conditions. When you think of eye conditions, two main ones probably come to mind: glaucoma and cataracts. Glaucoma and […]
Will I Go Blind From Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a serious progressive eye condition and one of the leading causes of blindness in Canada. But a glaucoma diagnosis doesn’t have to lead to vision loss. With the proper treatment and care, this condition can be manageable. Our practice at Vector Eye Centre prides itself in providing the highest standards of care for […]
