How is glaucoma different from a cataract?
Glaucoma is a disease that results in damage to the optic nerve from a high pressure in the eye. Glaucoma usually has a few symptoms, except in the late stages. Only by periodic eye examinations can one be certain one does not have glaucoma. Sometimes glaucoma and a cataract can occur together in the same eye. Your doctor can tell you if this is the case for you and what can be done about it. Remember, both conditions can be treated, whether they can occur separately or together.
