The Truth About Living with Glaucoma: Unseen Battles and Quiet Wins

Vision Loss And Glaucoma

The damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma often means some form of vision loss, even if it can be minimized due to treatment. However, patients do have a few different options available to them, all of which their doctor can discuss with them. Some examples include colored lenses for glasses and text enlargers for the computer. Regarding lifestyle changes, many glaucoma patients find reducing carpets and maintaining a clean home with the same furniture arrangements is helpful for navigating. In unfamiliar places, a guide or cane can be helpful.