Dealing with glaucoma
Read the interview with Dr André Mermoud, FMH specialist in ophthalmology and ophthalmosurgery, who explains glaucoma.
The main cause of blindness in Switzerland, glaucoma is a degenerative disease of the eye that mainly affects people over the age of 60. Fortunately, early detection can halt its progress.
Dr André Mermoud, a glaucoma specialist, explains the causes and treatments: "It's advisable to have your eyes checked every three years from the age of 40".