Vision Care

Because glaucoma may not initially cause symptoms, the best form of prevention is to have regular eye exams. Patients with narrow angles should avoid certain medications (including some over-the-counter medications, such as some cold or allergy medications). Patients who are glaucoma-susceptible (i.e. have narrow angles and borderline IOPs) should be advised to read the warning labels on over-the-counter medicines and inform physicians of products they are considering taking. Steroids may also raise... more