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Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve, most commonly due to increased pressure inside the eye. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss.
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Glaucoma often develops slowly and may not cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages.
The condition typically affects peripheral (side) vision first before central vision becomes involved. Because this change happens gradually, many patients may not realise their vision is being affected until significant damage has occurred.
Regular eye examinations are essential for early detection, especially for patients at higher risk.
Without proper treatment and monitoring, glaucoma can progressively reduce the visual field and may eventually lead to blindness.
- Glaucoma is a condition in which damage to the optic nerve occurs, often because the pressure inside the eye is too high.
- The optic nerve is responsible for carrying visual information from the eye to the brain, so damage to it can lead to permanent sight loss.
- In many cases, glaucoma develops slowly and affects peripheral vision before central vision is involved.
- There are different types of glaucoma, including chronic open angle glaucoma and acute angle closure glaucoma.
- Without treatment, glaucoma can progressively narrow the field of vision and may eventually lead to blindness.
- Glaucoma usually develops when fluid inside the eye does not drain properly and the pressure within the eye rises.
- In some people, the eye produces fluid faster than it can drain away, which also increases intraocular pressure.
- Chronic open angle glaucoma is often caused by gradual failure of the drainage system within the eye.
- Acute angle closure glaucoma occurs when the drainage angle suddenly becomes blocked, causing a rapid pressure rise.
- Family history, increasing age, certain ethnic backgrounds, and some medical conditions can also increase the risk of glaucoma.
- Chronic glaucoma often has no obvious symptoms in the early stages, which is why regular eye examinations are so important.
- As the condition progresses, patients may notice gradual loss of side vision or difficulty noticing objects in the periphery.
- If untreated, the visual field can continue to narrow until central vision is affected.
- Acute angle closure glaucoma can cause a sudden painful red eye with blurred vision.
- Some patients with acute glaucoma may also experience headache, nausea, vomiting, or halos around lights.
- Glaucoma treatment aims to lower the pressure inside the eye and reduce the risk of further optic nerve damage.
- Eye drops are commonly used and may either reduce fluid production or improve drainage from the eye.
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty, or SLT, is now often offered as a first-line treatment for chronic open angle glaucoma.
- In more severe or resistant cases, treatment may include tablets, laser procedures, MIGS, or trabeculectomy surgery.
- Ongoing monitoring with pressure checks, visual field tests, optic nerve scans, and clinical review is essential to control the condition.
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Q. What is an Ophthalmologist?
An Ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specialising in eye and vision care. They have trained specifically in various aspects of eye disease and ophthalmic surgery.
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An Ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specialising in eye and vision care. They have trained specifically in various aspects of eye disease and ophthalmic surgery.
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An Ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specialising in eye and vision care. They have trained specifically in various aspects of eye disease and ophthalmic surgery.