Myth or fact?
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Myth
“No pain means no glaucoma.”
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Fact
The most common type of glaucoma is painless. You will not feel anything until a lot of vision is lost.
Myth
“Glaucoma only happens to old people.”
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Fact
It is more common after 40, but it can happen at any age, even in babies.
Myth
“My eyes feel fine now, so I can stop my drops.”
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Fact
The drops work by keeping the pressure down. If you stop, the pressure goes back up and damage continues silently.
Myth
“If I have glaucoma, I will surely go blind.”
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Fact
Most people who are diagnosed early and use their treatment keep useful sight for life.