In your eye, there are passages that allow fluids to properly drain. If these passages for any reason become blocked it will cause a condition known as glaucoma. With glaucoma, the pressure increases inside the eye due to the blocked passages, thus damaging the optic nerve. The optic nerve is the primary component of sight, carrying visual stimuli to the brain. If untreated, glaucoma can cause permanent blindness. Glaucoma in many cases "sneaks up" on its victims. The pressure usually builds up slowly and may go undetected. Regular eye examinations are a critical preventive step in heading off glaucoma. Glaucoma can strike people of any age, but the elderly are most susceptible. Our office features the latest technology in state of the art ocular ultrasounds and nerve fiber analysis.