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AlwaysCare Group Insurance:  Vision Insurance  | Vision Plan Services | Vision Health Center | FAQ | Order Contacts      Frequently Asked Questions  Question What is Glaucoma?  Answer Glaucoma is a disease in which the fluid pressure in the eyeball increases (high IOP or intraocular pressure) and damages the optic nerve. This damage can cause severe vision loss and even blindness, if untreated. Glaucoma can generally be effectively controlled with prescription eye drops or other medicines which reduce the pressure in the eye. In some cases, laser surgery may be needed. What is nearsightedness? What is farsightedness? What is the purpose of dilation? What is astigmatism? How soon should I take my child for his/her first eye examination? What is Glaucoma? Who is at the most risk for glaucoma? What are the signs and symptoms of glaucoma? What are cataracts? Are cataracts found only in older people? What are spots and floaters? What is "Dry eye"? What affect does diabetes have on the eye? What exactly is macular degeneration? What, if any, treatment is available for lazy eye? For questions on contact lenses, please click here. For questions on Lasik, please click here.

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