Kimberly JohnsonGlaucoma: The Silent Thief of Vision
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month! Glaucoma is referred to as the "silent thief of vision," according to Gerald R. Schultz, M.D., F.A.C.S., Ophthalmologist at JFK Memorial Hospital. That is because it quietly attacks, slowly robbing people of their vision with very few symptoms and without pain. The National Eye Institute estimates that 3 million Americans have glaucoma and half of those don't know they have it. Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Vision Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can lead to damage to the eye's optic nerve and result in blindness. Most symptoms will go undetected by those afflicted by
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End Stage Age Related Macular Degeneration Supporting and caring for someone with the end-stage age-related macular degeneration is a tough job. We don’t realize how much we rely on our vision until it starts to diminish. People living with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) reportedly experience increased depression and stress. It’s important to provide both practical and emotional support as the disease progresses. Simultaneously, make sure to take care of yourself. Even the most devoted caregiver needs a break to feel refreshed and ready to take on the next challenge. The good news is that treatment for AMD can slow
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