There are many conditions that can affect our eyes during our lifetime. However, as we get older there is one that we are particularly likely to experience. It is known as macular degeneration.
Glaucoma is a common eye condition that occurs when the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain and is responsible for transmitting messages between the two that allows us to see, becomes damaged. Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States, and in the rest of the world. Estimates suggest that more than 3 million Americans are living with glaucoma.