Understanding Glaucoma Medications (cont.)
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Andrew A. Dahl, MD, FACS
Andrew A. Dahl, MD, FACSAndrew A. Dahl, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist. Dr. Dahl's educational background includes a BA with Honors and Distinction from Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, and an MD from Cornell University, where he was selected for Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society. He had an internal medical internship at the New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center. Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
What Are the Risks of Glaucoma?Glaucoma affects the optic nerve and may cause vision loss. The optic nerves of both eyes transmit electrical signals from the retinas of the eyes to the brain, allowing an individual to see. If the optic nerve does not function correctly, these electrical signals cannot get through, which results in vision loss, even though the rest of the eye is normal. If there is failure to diagnose glaucoma or if glaucoma is not adequately treated, damage to the optic nerve may result. This damage to the optic nerve will initially be manifested by subtle loss of side vision and, if the glaucoma remains untreated, ultimately may cause loss of central vision and total blindness. Vision loss from glaucoma is irreversible. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Understanding Glaucoma Medications
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