Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve which is a vital factor for good eye health. It helps in transmitting visual signals from the eye to the brain. Optic nerve damage can be the prime cause for loss of vision. If undiagnosed and untreated it would eventually lead to permanent loss of vision. Glaucoma is caused due to rapid increased intraocular pressure ( IOP) inside the eye.Glaucoma is one of the most serious eye diseases as it doesn't alert or exhibit any symptoms until one experiences blurred vision.
Open angle glaucoma : is found in 80- 90% of glaucoma patients. It includes no early warning signs or painful symptoms. It develops slowly with un-noticeable signs. This type of glaucoma is called the " silent thief of sight".
Closed-angle glaucoma: is a severe condition in which the pressure inside your eye( IOP) shoots up suddenly. It's a sharp indication for an emergency. People with closed angle glaucoma experience
Glaucoma can affect people at any age. The common risk factors include:
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
The damage caused by glaucoma is irreversible. But timely treatment can prevent loss of vision. People with Prediabetes & diabetes are at high risk. An annual comprehensive eye test is incredibly necessary to evaluate the eye health condition and to follow necessary precautions to prevent the loss of vision.
Shalini Eye Hospital provides complete evaluation of Glaucoma
COURSE OF TREATMENT
Surgery and therapies.
Shalini Eye Hospital offers latest testing procedures like Ocular Coherence Tomography ( OCT) , one of the effective methods that helps in early detection of glaucoma and determine the damage caused to the optic nerve. Our counselors work round the clock to clear your queries and guide you with pre operative and post operative measures.
Schedule an yearly eye test irrespective of visionary problems or eye discomfort. It helps in determining the condition and susceptibility of any diseases.
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