Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Family Doctors Can Help Prevent Blindness From Glaucoma by Carol Pearson Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. It is irreversible, and people often don't find they have it until it is advanced. But as VOA's Carol Pearson reports, if it's detected early and treated, people with glaucoma can preserve their vision. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/2413924.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/2413924.html