India, March 27 -- Glaucoma is often thought of as an age-related eye condition, but young adults aren't immune. Cases in people in their 20s and 30s are being reported more frequently, often detected late because early symptoms are subtle or easily overlooked. Vision changes can be gradual, and the disease can silently progress, impacting daily life if not identified in time. Dr Sandhya E S, Consultant Ophthalmologist, shares with HT Lifestyle how early-onset glaucoma can affect young adults and what signs to watch for. (Also read: Health coach says 'eating the same breakfast daily' helped him get abs at 46 and drop to 12% body fat )

"Normally, glaucoma affects individuals after 40-50 years of age, but it can occur much earlier, even in...