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9 Clear (or Blurry) Signs It’s Time to See Your Ophthalmologist

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8. Loss of peripheral vision

We’ve mentioned that glaucoma is an eye condition associated with aging… But did you know that it is actually called the ‘silent thief of sight’? As the nickname suggests, glaucoma has virtually no sign at all in its early stages.

However, in time, this condition leads to optic nerve damage that can cause loss of peripheral vision. According to Dr. Goski, this issue is irreversible. (Now, do you understand why you need to take your eye check-ups more seriously?)

What’s even worse is that there’s literally no cure for glaucoma, only treatment.

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