people with glaucoma in a Malay community study did not know they had it.
Singapore Malay Eye Study, IOVS 2008Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, the cable between your eye and brain.
The most common type gives no warning. Side vision is lost slowly.
Lost vision cannot come back, but treatment can stop or slow the damage.
Over 40, or a family member has glaucoma? Get your eyes checked.
A sudden painful red eye with blurred vision is an emergency.