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Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, affecting over 74 million people, nearly 10% of whom are blind. Prevalence of glaucoma among Indians is between 2.6-4% but only 7% of those affected utilize medical assistance. Glaucoma involves damage to the optic nerve from increased fluid pressure in the eye, resulting in irreversible vision loss if left untreated. The most common type is primary open-angle glaucoma, which has few symptoms and gradual damage, while primary angle-closure glaucoma causes sudden severe eye pain and vision loss. Risk factors include age over 40, family history, ethnicity, high eye pressure, diabetes, and steroid use. Glaucoma is detected through
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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.
Glaucoma can occur at any age but is more common in older adults. It is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60.
Many forms of glaucoma have no warning signs. The effect is so gradual that you may not notice a change in vision until the condition is in its later stages.
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The symptoms of glaucoma depend on the type and stage of your condition.
Open-angle glaucoma
No symptoms in early stages
Gradually, patchy blind spots in your side vision. Side vision also is known as peripheral vision
In later stages, difficulty seeing things in your central vision
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Severe headache
Severe eye pain
Nausea or vomiting
Blurred vision
Halos or colored rings around lights
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Normal-tension glaucoma
No symptoms in early stages
Gradually, blurred vision
In later stages, loss of side vision
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A dull or cloudy eye (infants)
Increased blinking (infants)
Tears without crying (infants)
Blurred vision
Nearsightedness that gets worse
Headache
Pigmentary glaucoma
Halos around lights
Blurred vision with exercise
Gradual loss of side vision
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If you experience symptoms that come on suddenly, you may have acute angle-closure glaucoma. Symptoms include severe headache and severe eye pain. You need treatment as soon as possible. Go to an emergency room or call an eye doctor's (ophthalmologist's) office immediately.Causes
Glaucoma develops when the optic nerve becomes damaged. As this nerve gradually deteriorates, blind spots develop in your vision. For reasons that doctors don't fully understand, this nerve damage is usually related to increased pressure in the eye.
Elevated eye pressure happens as the result of a buildup of fluid that flows throughout the inside of the eye. This fluid also is known as the aqueous humor. It usually drains through a tissue located at the angle where the iris and cornea meet. This tissue also is called the trabecular meshwork. The cornea is important to vision because it lets light into the eye. When the eye makes too much fluid or the drainage system doesn't work properly, eye pressure may increase.
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Pilocarpine is an eye drop medication used to treat glaucoma by reducing the pressure inside the eye. It works by stimulating muscarinic receptors in the eye, causing the iris sphincter muscle and ciliary muscle to contract. This contraction allows fluid to drain from the eye more easily, thereby lowering intraocular pressure. Pilocarpine should not be used by patients with uveitis or pupillary block glaucoma, or those with an allergy to pilocarpine. Common side effects include blurred vision, eye pain, headaches, and nausea.
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Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss and blindness if not treated properly. It is typically treated by lowering eye pressure through eye drops, laser treatment, or surgery. Regular monitoring by an eye specialist is important for treatment success as damage cannot be reversed. Early detection through regular eye exams is important to preserve vision as there are often no symptoms in early stages. Treatment aims to prevent further vision loss and requires lifelong management.
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Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss and blindness if not treated properly. It is typically treated by lowering eye pressure through eye drops, laser treatment, or surgery. Regular monitoring by an eye specialist is important for treatment success as damage cannot be reversed. Early detection through regular eye exams is important to preserve vision as there are often no symptoms in early stages. Treatment aims to prevent further vision loss and requires lifelong management.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness that damages the optic nerve and results in progressive vision loss. It is often asymptomatic in early stages. Glaucoma is controlled by lowering eye pressure through eye drops, laser treatment, or surgery. Regular monitoring is required long-term to preserve remaining vision as damage cannot be reversed. Risk factors include family history, age, eye injuries, and certain medical conditions. Early detection through eye screening can prevent vision loss from glaucoma.
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This document discusses World Glaucoma Day, which is observed annually on March 12th to raise awareness about glaucoma. It provides information on the history and themes of World Glaucoma Day, defines and describes glaucoma, its causes, risk factors, types, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options including medication, laser surgery and operating room surgery, complications if untreated, prevention methods, and prognosis. The document emphasizes the importance of early detection through regular eye exams to prevent vision loss from glaucoma.
Glaucoma
This document provides information about glaucoma, including:
- Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that can cause vision loss and blindness if left untreated. It has no symptoms in its early stages.
- The two main types are open-angle glaucoma, which accounts for 95% of cases, and closed-angle glaucoma, which develops more rapidly.
- Risk factors include family history, age over 40 for African Americans and 60 for others, high eye pressure, thin corneas, and certain medical conditions.
- Regular eye exams including tonometry to measure pressure and examination of the optic nerve are important for early detection and treatment to prevent vision loss. Glau
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Congenital or infantile glaucoma occurs in babies and young children, usually within the first year of life. It is a rare condition caused by incorrect development of the eye's drainage system before birth. The mainstay treatment is surgical, through procedures like goniotomy or trabeculotomy to create an opening in the trabecular meshwork and improve aqueous outflow. These surgeries may need to be repeated if the first procedure fails to sufficiently lower intraocular pressure.
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An infographic visualizing glaucoma incidence, symptoms, risk factors, and screening procedures. Annual comprehensive eye exams are the key to saving your sight from glaucoma.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is caused by increased pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure) that damages the optic nerve and causes vision loss. It can be primary open-angle glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, congenital glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, pigmentary glaucoma, or normal tension glaucoma. Diagnosis involves tests of eye pressure, optic nerve examination, and visual field tests. Treatment options include eye medications, laser surgery, and filtration surgery to manage pressure and slow vision loss.
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Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss and blindness. It often has no symptoms in early stages but can eventually cause blind spots and loss of peripheral and central vision. Risk factors include high eye pressure, age over 55, family history, and certain medical conditions. Regular eye exams are important for detection and treatment, which may include eye drops, laser treatment, or surgery depending on the type and stage of glaucoma. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month to educate people on the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide as early detection and treatment can prevent vision loss.
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Glaucoma treatment
- 1. Prevalence of glaucoma Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. It is estimated that over 74 million people are affected by the disease and nearly 10% of them are blind. Prevalence of glaucoma among Indians is around 2.6% - 4% and only 7% of those with glaucoma have utilized medical assistance at any given time. Lack of awareness about Glaucoma and misunderstanding of the disease are the main reasons why most cases remain undetected. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of disorders in which, fluid pressure within the eye increases to a level, causing irreversible damage to the vision (optic) nerve that connects the eye to the brain to transmit visual images. Damage to the optic nerve results in irreversible blindness if left untreated. Types of glaucoma There are two major types of glaucoma: 1. Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) - This is the most common type of glaucoma and mostly asymptomatic. The damage occurs gradually. 2. Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma (PACG) - This type with hallow or closed angles of anterior chamber sometimes present with sudden onset of red and painful eyes and would lead to blindness if not treated immediately. Congenital Glaucoma is known to occur in children born with malformations in the angle of the eye. It can be detected by symptoms such as large cloudy eyes, severe sensitivity to light and excessive tearing or watery eyes. Symptoms Glaucoma is often referred to as the ‘sneak thief of sight‘ as it can strike without any symptoms. However, some glaucoma patients may suffer symptoms like: Severe eye pain in case of angle closure glaucoma Blurred vision Seeing coloured halos around lights Frequent change of reading glasses Risk Factors: Everyone is at a risk of getting affected by Glaucoma. But certain risk factors for the disease are: High intraocular pressure Age - Risk increases with age, especially those beyond 40 years of age Heredity - Primary Open Angle Glaucoma affects those with a family history of glaucoma (13%) Ethnicity- Glaucoma is common among Asians, Africans- Americans and Hispanics Sustained eye injury - In such cases, glaucoma can occur immediately after the injury or even in later years
- 2. High myopia (nearsightedness) Diabetes Hypertension Steroids intake Detection of glaucoma Periodical eye check-ups are the best way to detect Glaucoma easily. Glaucoma can be detected using five basic tests, they are: Visual acuity test Tonometry, to measure the eye pressure Gonioscopy, to assess angles of anterior chamber Evaluation of optic disc damage Perimetry test, for visual field examination Treatment of glaucoma Glaucoma cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. Aim of treatment is to reduce eye pressure using eye drops and medicines. In few, laser treatment is given to open up the drainage area for the fluid. In much severe cases, conventional surgery is performed to create a new drainage path. For congenital glaucoma, surgery is recommended because the effects of eye drops in infants are unknown. Things to remember about Glaucoma Glaucoma, like diabetes, cannot be cured, only controlled Vision lost due to glaucoma cannot be recovered Early detection and treatment of glaucoma will prevent further loss of sight and blindness It is essential that people above the age of 40 and those with a family history of glaucoma have their eyes examined periodically to detect glaucoma early Once diagnosed as having glaucoma, the patient should be committed for lifelong treatment and periodical eye check-up Drugs prescribed by the doctor should be regularly used at the specified time, to ensure round-the-clock pressure control