Glaucoma is group of eye disorders which affect the optic nerve. The Optic nerve
is a bundle of nerve fibres which transmit visual signals from eye to nerve.
The most common form of glaucoma is called the Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. This
is caused mainly due to increase in pressure inside the eye.
Another form of glaucoma known as Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma occurs abruptly
due to sudden increase in eye pressure.
Increased eye pressure is not the only cause of Glaucoma. People with normal eye
pressure can also cause glaucoma.
The Primary Open Angle Glaucoma generally does not exhibit any symptoms. Most
people are not aware of the glaucoma developing until there is loss of vision.
Initially glaucoma affects side vision and gradually advances to the central
vision.
Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma shows symptoms like severe eye pain, nausea,
redness in eye, blurred vision, seeing coloured rings around lights, etc. This
is an emergency condition and an eye specialist needs to be consulted
immediately.
The common risk factors are as follows:
In order to understand if the eye has developed glaucoma, the following steps will be taken:
The primary level of treatment is aimed at reducing pressure in the eye. There are several medications available for the same. Some treatments may require laser or other surgery. There is no cure for glaucoma as yet. Early detection is the only way to reduce the severity of glaucoma and thus prevent total loss of vision
At Manavaseva Hospital, the preliminary screening for Glaucoma is free. Patients interested in getting screened must whatsapp their name, age and place to 9387752727 .
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