Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause the optic nerve to be damaged and the visual field to be permanently lost. Optic nerve damage is caused by increased intraocular pressure, however, it can also occur with normal IOP. Glaucoma is characterized by rising intraocular pressure, which leads to visual field degeneration and, eventually, vision loss. Schedule a consultation with your ophthalmologist. If you have a genetic history of glaucoma or notice any symptoms of glaucoma, you should visit a doctor to determine the best treatment option for you.

Symptoms:

• Blurred vision
• Halos
• Redness
• Severe Pain
• Headache
• Frequent change of glasses
• Blind spots in the visual field

Risk Factors:

• Someone who has glaucoma in their family
• above the age of 40
• Injury to the eye
• Steroid use over a long time
• Diabetes / Hypertension
• Hyperopia (high myopia) is a condition in which a person’s vision is blur
• Previous Eye Injuries

• Tonometry is the study of intraocular pressure (stress) in the eye.
• The examination of the drainage angle of the eye is known as gonioscopy.
• Ophthalmoscopy is used to diagnose optic nerve damage.
• Perimetry is the measuring of each eye’s visual field.
• OCT refers to Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Treatment:

• Eye drops
• Oral Medications
• Laser
• Glaucoma valve/shunt Surgery
• Make an appointment with your ophthalmologist. If you have a family history of glaucoma or observe any signs that point to glaucoma, see your doctor to determine the best treatment option for you