4. Blurred Vision
Blurred vision under Glaucoma can often be mistaken for Myopia, a short-sightedness of the eye, and Glaucoma can also be mistaken for Myopia. It is very important then that the two distinctions be made so that the right treatment can be prescribed. Dr. Simon K. Law, MD of the Jules Stein Eye Institute, noted in a study that high myopes may not have Glaucoma, but the presentation looks like Glaucoma and vice versa. Due to this reason, research into how the two though quite similar in behavior and nerve appearance has been ongoing for almost a century.
Simply put, it is important that factors such as family genetics, health, and eye testing are monitored and kept on record as it is the only Glaucoma can be picked up. The progression of Myopia is quite different from Glaucoma and high-risk groups such as diabetics, African Americans, age groups over 60 and those with diagnosed family members, make it easier to distinguish.
