THE 7 QUESTIONS PATIENTS ASK US MOST
Can glaucoma be cured?
Glaucoma cannot be cured, but it can be kept under good control through consistent use of anti-glaucoma eyedrops alongside a healthy diet.
Does glaucoma always lead to blindness?
Not at all. It simply means the optic nerves have been damaged because of raised pressure inside the eye.
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Can wearing glasses make my eyes sink in?
No. That claim has no evidence behind it.
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Will my eyesight be permanently corrected after wearing glasses for a while?
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It depends on how your glasses are used and what they were prescribed for. For example, squints in children can improve over time, though this is mainly because children are still growing and their vision naturally corrects itself.
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Will wearing glasses make my eyesight worse?
No. In the same way a walking stick helps an older person walk more steadily, glasses are simply a tool that helps you see more clearly.
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Are children ever too young for glasses?
No. Children are never too young to wear glasses. In fact, eye defects found in children often improve better with glasses, since their eyes are still developing.
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Can eyedrops replace glasses?
Definitely not. Glasses help correct how well you see, whereas eyedrops are prescribed to treat eye disease.
Still unsure about something you have read here? Our team at Prime Opticals and Eye Clinic in Benin City is happy to talk through your concerns about glaucoma, glasses and children's vision. Call or email us to arrange a consultation and get advice suited to your own eyes.