The word “astigmatism” is used so much in the optometric world that most people have talked about it when discussing their eye health with their doctor.
“Astigmatism” comes from the Greek “a” - meaning “without” - and “stigma” - meaning “a...
Read more: Why Having Astigmatism Isn't Usually That Big a Deal
There are several different variations of glaucoma, but in this article we will mainly focus on Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. This means that there is no specific underlying cause for the glaucoma, like inflammation, trauma or a severe cataract....
Read more: Just Found Out I Have Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. What Now?
The Background
Over the last several years, research has indicated a strong correlation between the presence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and glaucoma. Information from some of these pivotal studies is presented below.
Did you know
© Vision Specialists of Idaho PC | 4207 Clock Tower Ave Suite 102 | Caldwell, Idaho 83607 | (208) 510-5150 | Site Map | Email Us
Text and photos provided are the property of EyeMotion and cannot be duplicated or moved.
