Channel Islands Optometric Center

Eyes are really an amazing part of the human body. While it takes some time for most parts of your body to “warm up” to their full potential, your eyes are on their “A-game” 24/7. Eyes also heal very quickly.

Studies show that glaucoma is particularly prevalent in African-Americans and Hispanics who are 65 years old or older. In fact, the most common type of glaucoma is up to 4 times more likely in African Americans than in white Americans, according to experts.