What Is Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease of the eye in which the pressure within the eye rises which causes a gradual compression of the optic nerves causing an irreversible loss of vision.
Glaucoma has rightly been called “the silent thief of sight”. Most people are unaware of the disease till a very advanced stage. Please remember, VISION ONCE LOST CANNOT BE REGAINED. We can only prevent further damage- thus the emphasis on early diagnosis and treatment
About Glaucoma
Type of Glaucoma
Angle Closure Glaucoma – the pathways for the fluid circulating in the eye is narrow
Open-Angle Glaucoma – The pathway is normal in size but may be obstructed.
Glaucoma can also be associated with :
- Intake of various medications (eg steroids)
- Previous eye surgeries
- Vascular disorders (stroke, heart disease)
- Injury to the eye etc
- Glaucoma also has a strong hereditary component and hence family members of an affected patient should undergo a detailed ophthalmic evaluation.
