Dr. Pradeep Balam, Consultant – Glaucoma, Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad Glaucoma is often at a more advanced stage by the time these symptoms appear, underscoring the “silent nature” of the disease and the importance of eye care. Most people first come in to get checked for glaucoma when they begin to notice subtle changes in […]
BENGALURU / January 18, 2023: People with myopia have two to three times higher risk of developing glaucoma compared to those with normal eyesight, doctors of Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital have said during the ongoing Glaucoma Awareness Month. Myopia, the leading cause of refractive error, affects about 10-20 percent of the Indian population. Glaucoma, on the other hand, is the third leading cause of blindness in India. Said Dr. Ram S […]