Myth Buster

Myth 1: Watering from eyes is the sign of Glaucoma

Fact: Watery Eyes are not the sign of glaucoma.

If you have watery eyes, there are several possible reasons. They range from allergies to infections, blocked tear ducts. Watering of eyes is not the sign of Glaucoma.

Glaucoma is a condition that occurs when increased pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve and causes progressive permanent vision loss. It is one of the leading causes of vision loss but unfortunately, it is widely misunderstood by most people. Many people don’t understand the seriousness of glaucoma or understand the importance of regular visions checks.

Knowledge can be one of the best ways to protect your eyes from glaucoma and other related eye diseases. There are many common myths related to eyes and one of such is that Watering from eyes is the sign of glaucoma.

Glaucoma is one of the biggest causes of blindness and it can affect individuals of every age. Because it often causes painless, symptom-free vision loss it often goes undetected for many years. Early detection and treatment are essential to helping preserve vision and a complete eye exam is the only way to check for glaucoma. So if you have Watery eyes grab a box of tissue, dab your eyes, and find out why your tears runneth over. For more information about how you can protect your eyes, schedule your screening with Amdavad Eye Laser Hospital today.