Glaucoma is a serious condition causing irreparable vision loss. Being aware of risk factors can help in early detection. Consistent treatment and lifestyle choices are crucial for managing glaucoma.

1. Understanding Glaucoma
Dr Anita
Kamarthy

2. Importance?!?!
What is Glaucoma ?
A group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve.
High eye pressure.
Types - OAG, ACG, NTG

3. Risk factors for Glaucoma
1. Age
2. Family history
3. Ethnic background
4. Medical conditions - DM, HTN, Eye Trauma
5. Steroids

4. Symptoms of glaucoma
Early stages - Often asymptomatic 🙄
Possible symptoms-
Blurred vision
Halos around lights 🌈🌈
Loss of peripheral vision 👓

5. Diagnosing glaucoma
Regular eye exams by ophthalmologist
Common tests - Tonometry
Fundoscopy
Visual field test
Glaucoma OCT

6. Treatment options
1. Medications- Eye drops
Oral medication
2. Laser treatment - PI
Laser trabeculoplasty
Laser TSCPC
3. Surgery - MIGS
Trab
Tubes

7. Challenges with treatment
Adherence issues
Forgetfulness in taking medications
Possible side effects from treatment
Confusion with multiple medications

8. Solutions
Using reminders or alarms
Using a pill organiser
Having family or caregivers assist with medications

9. Lifestyle changes to support eye
health
Regular yearly eye check-ups
Healthy diet
Exercise
Yoga and meditation

10. Summarise
Glaucoma is a serious condition causing irreparable vision
loss.
Being aware of risk factors can help in early detection.
Consistent treatment and lifestyle choices are crucial for
managing glaucoma.

11. Thank you 🙏