What is Glaucoma?
Our eyes are filled with clear fluid. The front chambers contain aqueous humor and the larger rear chamber contains vitreous humor. In a healthy eye, the pressure of these fluids remains within a healthy range because old fluid drains out through the pupil at the same rate as new fluid is produced.
Glaucoma can interrupt this essential drainage cycle, causing the pressure to rise to dangerous levels. In glaucoma, increased pressure inside the eye can damage the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain. When this happens, peripheral vision is gradually reduced, sometimes causing light sensitivity. People with glaucoma may not notice symptoms in the early stages, but as the condition progresses, vision loss can occur.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, affecting over 76 million people. Early detection and regular monitoring are crucial, as treatment with medications or surgery can help manage eye pressure and protect vision
How Glaucoma impacts vision
In a healthy eye, the pressure of the fluid within our eyes drains in a regulated fashion. In glaucoma, the draining of eye fluid is disrupted, leading to an increase in eye pressure which results in a gradual loss of peripheral vision.
Managing Glaucoma with the right tinted lenses
Amber
Amber takes yellow’s contrast-boosting power and adds a layer of warm comfort. These lenses reduce glare without overly dimming your view. For people with glaucoma, they can make a huge difference during the day, especially when moving between indoor and outdoor spaces.They soften bright light, enhance visibility, and help reduce eye strain from constantly adjusting to fluctuating lighting.
Amber’s also great for people with glaucoma-related visual field loss, as it helps make the usable parts of your vision feel more stable and usable.
Yellow
As peripheral vision narrows, yellow lenses are like highlighters for your vision. They enhance contrast, sharpen depth perception, and help you pick out visual details that might otherwise get lost in the fog. For glaucoma patients, especially in low-light or overcast conditions, yellow tints bring clarity back into the picture, making edges more defined and vision feel more reliable.
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