Category: Glaucoma

What Are the First Signs of Glaucoma?

Posted on March 1, 2023 | Dr. Marcie Nichols | Glaucoma

An example of side vision loss. An image of someone looking at a street, the center vision intact and the side vision getting darker due to glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that affects millions of Americans, and many don’t even know they have it. Peripheral (side vision) loss is one of the first signs you’ll notice. Halos around lights, eye redness, and pain could also be early signs, depending on the type of glaucoma. Perhaps one of the most important […]

Glaucoma Eye Exam: Early Diagnosis & Treatment

Posted on September 10, 2021 | Dr. Marcie Nichols | Eye Health

Close up of older gentleman with glaucoma in his right eye

Glaucoma is a widespread eye disorder that affects roughly 3 million Americans. If you haven’t heard of glaucoma before, you should know that almost 50% of people who have glaucoma don’t know they have it. This is why it’s crucial you receive regular eye exams. Glaucoma often doesn’t present symptoms until the disease has progressed, […]