The first signs of glaucoma include loss of focus in vision, a “curtain” in the field of view, scattering of light (halo) around any source, heaviness in the eyeball, and pain. Oksana Levkina, a doctor of the highest category, Ph.D., an ophthalmologist at the European Medical Center, told socialbites.ca about this.
According to the expert, in the initial stage of glaucoma the person usually does not experience any visual disturbances. Complaints can occur when visual functions are already impaired – when visual acuity is reduced, visual fields are narrowed or intraocular pressure is increased. In this case, there is pain in the eyes, a “curtain” in front of the eyes, a halo around light sources.
The doctor stated that today prevention of glaucoma means early detection.
“It is necessary to control intraocular pressure, control vision and the condition of the optic nerve head. For people who have not been diagnosed with glaucoma, this should be done annually. “This is especially true for people with a family history of glaucoma,” he said.
The most effective method of treating glaucoma is the one that allows you to most effectively control the intraocular pressure and optic nerve function of a particular patient.
“One drop is enough, other conditions require surgical intervention. If an increase in intraocular pressure is detected despite the use of drops, surgical treatment methods are used. Minimally invasive laser surgery for glaucoma has an advantageous position in such a situation. On the one hand, it allows you to do without drops that lower blood pressure in many cases and are used for life, on the other hand, the risks are much lower than with traditional surgery.”
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