Getting approved for glaucoma disability benefits takes around 3 months to 6 months.
In some cases it may take 6 months to 8 months for the initial decision for getting approved for glaucoma disability benefits as the time can vary depending on factors like completeness of the application, the complexity of the case and current processing workload of the SSA.
If your initial application for glaucoma disability benefits is denied it can take at least 100 days for the reconsideration process and if a hearing is needed the wait time can also be even longer.
The complexity of the medical evidence, the state in which you live in and the SSA's current workload can also all impact the length of time that it takes to get a decision for glaucoma disability benefits.
The early stages of glaucoma include.
Loss of peripheral or side vision: This is usually the first sign of glaucoma.
Seeing halos around lights: If you see rainbow-colored circles around lights or are unusually sensitive to light, it could be a sign of glaucoma.
Vision loss: Especially if it happens suddenly.
The beginning of glaucoma can also feel like.
Severe throbbing eye pain. Eye redness. Headaches (on the same side as the affected eye) Blurry or foggy vision.
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision.
This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye.
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60.
Glaucoma cannot be cured, however you can stop it from progressing.
It usually develops slowly and can take 15 years for untreated early-onset glaucoma to develop into blindness.
However, if the pressure in the eye is high, the disease is likely to develop more rapidly.
With all types of glaucoma, the nerve connecting the eye to the brain is damaged, usually due to high eye pressure.
The most common type of glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma) often has no symptoms other than slow vision loss.
Angle-closure glaucoma, although rare, is a medical emergency and its symptoms include eye pain with nausea and sudden visual disturbance.
Treatment for glaucoma includes eye drops, medications, and surgery.
Some evidence suggests that a high intake of vitamin B through dietary sources, including green leafy vegetables, may reduce the risk of some types of glaucoma.
Some foods you should avoid when you have Glaucoma include.
Caffeine. Some studies suggest caffeine increases intraocular pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure.
Saturated Fats.
Trans Fats.
Weight-Lifting.
Scuba Diving.
Bungee Jumping.
Yoga.