It is an eye disease that can cause
loss of vision. Often called as “Sneak Thief of Sight” , Glaucoma is deadly
because there are no early warning signs. In fact, you may be suffering from
Glaucoma but do not know it. By the time you experience some vision loss, an
irreversible damage has already occurred.
Fortunately treatment can save your
eyes if Glaucoma is detected early.
What
is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a very dangerous eye
disease and a silent killer of vision too and second most common cause of
blindness in the world. As it does not display any early warning signs, many
sufferers do not know that they may have Glaucoma, and by the time there is a
noticeable symptom, an irreversible damage could have already occurred.
It causes damage to the optic nerve
because of elevated intraocular pressure. In its early stages, glaucoma may
present no symptoms and can gradually damage sight without warning.
How
is Glaucoma detected?
Since Glaucoma has no noticeable
symptoms. It can only be diagnosed through a routine Eye check up by measuring
the Eye Pressure and some specific tests of which the Gold Standard test is
Field of vision Test (Perimetry). Only an Eye Examination can detect glaucoma.
Who
are at risk for Glaucoma?
Those over 40, years of age having a
family history of Glaucoma, high Myopia, high blood pressure or diabetes and
those who have suffered any eye injuries in the past or have used steroids are
all at high risk of Glaucoma. While older adults are at high risk, it can
strike at any age.
Can
I have Glaucoma even if I have Normal Vision?
Yes. Glaucoma often goes
unrecognized until significant permanent damage and some loss of sight has
occurred which is peripheral, it is only field of vision- through Perimetry testing
it is diagnosed.
How
is Glaucoma Treated?
Glaucoma is usually controlled with
eye drops taken daily. These medications lower eye pressure, either by
decreasing the amount of aqueous fluid produced within the eye or by improving
the flow through the drainage angle.
Never change or stop taking your
medications without consulting your ophthalmologist.
Once you are taking medications for
Glaucoma, your ophthalmologist will want to see you more frequently. Typically
you can expect to visit your ophthalmologist every three to four months. This
will vary depending on your treatment needs.
If medications don’t work and
symptoms become severe then a Surgery is recommended.
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