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Ask An Expert: Glaucoma Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Future Research

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, affecting 80 million people. Half of those impacted by glaucoma may not even know it because it usually has no noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Learn about glaucoma risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options from glaucoma expert, Dr. Constance Okeke, a board-certified ophthalmologist, glaucoma specialist, and author of two glaucoma books, of which her most recent, “The Glaucoma Guidebook,” is a multi-award-winning Johns Hopkins Health Book. Understanding glaucoma risk factors and early symptoms or lack thereof can help you take action to prevent the ‘sneak thief of sight’ from stealing your vision. For free glaucoma resources, visit: brightfocus.org/glaucomafacts For more information about Dr. Constance Okeke’s award-winning book, "The Glaucoma Guidebook,” visit: https://theglaucomaguidebook.com/. 00:00 00:07 How can I tell if I have glaucoma? 01:37 How can I find out if I have glaucoma or am at risk of developing it? 04:14 Is there a cure for glaucoma? #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth #Glaucoma #GlaucomaAwareness #GlaucomaRisk, #GlaucomaSymptoms #GlaucomaTreatment #GlaucomaGuidebook #Ophthalmology #EyeHealth #VisionCare #EyeDiseases #VisionLoss #LowVision