Damage to the eye's optic nerve causes the eye ailment glaucoma. The optic nerve transmits visual information from the eyes to the brain, making it a crucial component of the human eye. Glaucoma often develops when fluid in the eye builds up and creates excessive pressure, which harms the optic nerve. Age-related glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness after cataracts.

The signs and symptoms of glaucoma

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Headache
  • Eye pain
  • Red eye
  • Blurred, low, or narrow vision or blind spot
  • Creating haloes and glare around the light source

Who have risk of glaucoma?

  • Genetic causes
  • Long-term corticosteroid usage
  • Farsightedness
  • High blood pressure
  • Previous eye damage or surgery
  • Glaucoma can develop for a variety of reasons, including diabetes.

Glaucoma treatment

  • Medication: Several eye drops are recommended for the treatment of glaucoma. In order to improve eye pressure, several eye drops are administered to reduce fluid and promote outflow. You are advised to use these eye drops permanently because glaucoma is a chronic condition for which there is no cure. Only preventing it from becoming worse is possible.
  • Laser therapy: A laser is utilised to help your eye's fluid discharge.
  • Surgery: For enhancing drainage and enhancing ocular pressure, surgery is considerably better and safer than medicine or laser.

 

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