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Category Archives: glaucoma

When Does Glaucoma Treatment Become Necessary?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. There is no cure for glaucoma, and the damage caused by it is irreversible. However, swift treatment can stop it from progressing and ultimately save your vision. About three million people in the United States are living with glaucoma.  Although, according to the CDC, half of them do… Read More »


Did You Know January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month?

Over the past few years, glaucoma has become one of the most common groups of eye diseases in the US. In fact, according to the CDC, about 3 million Americans suffer from glaucoma, with the number increasing drastically each year. What’s even worse is that at least 120,000 people are blind due to glaucoma, which… Read More »


January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month!

Glaucoma usually strikes with no warning. It can cause significant harm and impair your vision before you even notice that something’s changed. Thus, it is pivotal to learn as much about this condition as possible. There is no better time to do that than January — the glaucoma awareness month.   Here are the three… Read More »


FAQ’s regarding glaucoma

At Jacksonville Eye Center, Jacksonville, FL area patients often have questions about a wide range of eye disease and concerns that can arise over time. One common eye disease that impacts the optic nerve is glaucoma. What is glaucoma? Dr. Robert Schnipper describes glaucoma as a condition that is caused by high pressure levels in… Read More »