January is Glaucoma Awareness Month: Tips From Your Meridian Optometrist

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and your optometrist in Meridian at Primary Eyecare & Optical of Meridian want to help spread the word about this serious eye condition. More than 2.7 million older Americans have primary open-angle glaucoma, the most common form of the disease. What causes this eye disease? Who can be affected by it and how can it be detected and treated? Dr. Duong and Dr. Dooley at Primary Eyecare & Optical of Meridian want you to have the answers.

Glaucoma Explained By Your Meridian Optometrist

Glaucoma is pressure that builds up within the eye, ultimately causing vision problems. It is caused by a clogging of eye ducts either through disease, degeneration or trauma. There is no pain associated with Glaucoma so it can often go untreated until vision is affected.

Who Is Affected by Glaucoma?

Glaucoma can affect anyone of any age but is most often seen in older patients. It is why regular eye exams after reaching the age of 40 are so important.

What Is Glaucoma Treatment?

Glaucoma can be treated by micro-surgery, laser surgery, or even through eye drop treatments. It can be diagnosed through a thorough eye examination by a qualified eye doctor in Meridian. Our optometrist and eye care specialists can not only detect glaucoma, but a variety of other eye diseases and vision problems. They offer advanced solutions to vision problems including glaucoma treatment.

Contact Our Eye Doctor in Meridian

Dr. Minh Duong, OD and Dr. Jennifer Dooley, OD serve Meridian, MS and the surrounding communities with experienced eye care services for the entire family. We've been voted Reader's Choice Best Optometrist/Ophthalmologist and Best Optician for 2016 by the readers of the Meridian Star. Our modern and comfortable offices are located at 26th Avenue in Meridian. We encourage you to schedule an eye exam, particularly in January, Glaucoma Awareness Month. Call us to schedule & appointment and ask about our new patient special. Great eye care begins with regular eye exams so call us today!