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What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. The optic nerve sends visual information from your eye to your brain and is vital for good vision. Damage to the optic nerve is often related to high pressure in your eye. But glaucoma can happen even with normal eye pressure

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  • Eye pain or pressure.
  • Headaches.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Red eyes.
  • Rainbow-colored halos around lights.
  • Low vision, blurred vision, narrowed vision (tunnel vision) or blind spots.
  • Blindness - usually painless.
  • Painful blind eye/Absolute glaucoma- OAG predisposes to central retinal venous occlusion, which can give rise to neovascular glaucoma and painful blind e
  • High internal eye pressure, also known as intraocular pressure.
  • Age over 55.
  • Black, Asian or Hispanic heritage.
  • Family history of glaucoma.
  • Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, migraines, high blood pressure and sickle cell anemia.
  • Corneas that are thin in the center.

Open-angle glaucoma does not have symptoms and is hereditary, so talk to your family members about their vision health to help protect your eyes—and theirs. Maintaining a healthy weight, controlling your blood pressure, being physically active, and avoiding smoking will help you avoid vision loss from glaucoma.

  • High internal eye pressure, also known as intraocular pressure.
  • Age over 55.
  • Black, Asian or Hispanic heritage.
  • Family history of glaucoma.
  • Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, migraines, high blood pressure and sickle cell anemia.
  • Corneas that are thin in the center.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

There are several different treatments for glaucoma, including eyedrops, laser treatment and surgery. The best treatment for you will depend on your circumstances. Treatment can't reverse any loss of vision that has already occurred, but it can help stop your vision getting any worse.

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How is it treated?

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The most common type of surgery for glaucoma is called trabeculectomy. It involves removing part of the eye-drainage tubes to allow fluid to drain more easily. Glaucoma surgery may be carried out under local anaesthetic (while you're awake) or general anaesthetic (while you're asleep).

 

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