By: Brian Francis
More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, or about 1.6% of the country’s adult population, and only half are aware they have the disease. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, and while there is no cure, early detection can slow or stop progression. The medical community has numerous therapies to deploy, but continued research, and development is paramount as the country’s population ages and grows more at risk with each passing day.