Here is all you wanted to know about Glaucoma

What is Glaucoma (kala pani jamar)?

Normal eye pressure is between 14-20 mm of hg. If pressure increases, it results in loss of peripheral vision, tunnel vision and blindness.

Sign and symptoms of Glaucoma?

Generally in early stages there are no ‘symptoms’. One may not notice a car passing from the side as they lose their peripheral vision.

In an acute attack – the patient may get severe eye pain, headache, vomiting and fuzzy vision.

Is there any way to prevent Glaucoma?

No, there is no way to prevent primary Glaucoma. Early detection followed by timely medical or surgical line of
treatment is the only way to avoid irreversible loss of vision.

Is Glaucoma curable?

Glaucoma is not curable but controllable. There has been excellent medical advancement for treating Glaucoma. If the patient, losing their eyes is an impossibility now. Laser trabeculoplasty, iredectomy and in a rare events trabeculectomy surgery are excellent time tested techniques.

Important:

The key to fight Glaucoma – is early diagnosis, prompt and regular follow up. If there is any family history maternal or paternal of loss of vision and or Glaucoma, should be extremely careful and get their eyes checked regularly every year for early diagnosis and treatment.

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