Tag: Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an invisible condition that can progress for years without showing symptoms. However, early detection can stop the disease in its tracks, improving your prognosis and preserving your vision. Modern medicine has helped millions of people maintain their sight. With an early diagnosis, you can keep glaucoma under control.  It is impossible to diagnose […]

Did you know that January is Glaucoma Awareness Month? The eye doctors at Shoreline Vision are helping to spread awareness by providing you with a few helpful tips for taking better care of your eye health. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damages the optic nerve leading to blindness or […]

Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the United States. Testing for glaucoma should be done regularly during your yearly eye exams, even more often when you age into your 40’s and 50’s. Read on to find out just how a glaucoma screening could potentially save your future eyesight. Catch Problems Early […]

It is estimated that three million Americans have glaucoma, but only about half of them know that they have glaucoma. Over 78,000 residents are affected in Michigan and approximately 30,000 live in Muskegon and Ottawa Counties. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years old. However, blindness from glaucoma can often […]