Open-Angle Glaucoma

Open-angle glaucoma is a chronic eye disease in which the optic nerve is gradually damaged, often associated with an increase in the pressure inside the eye, and it usually advances without obvious discomfort at first.

Why detection matters: since it causes no pain or blurred vision at the beginning, the loss of visual field can go unnoticed for a long time.

Possible signs: slow loss of side or peripheral vision in more advanced stages.

Which specialist treats it? The ophthalmologist is the one who diagnoses and follows up on this condition; the optometrist can detect signs during a visual check-up and guide the referral. If you have a family history or have not had your eyes checked for some time, scheduling an exam with an ophthalmologist is a prudent decision.