Definition of Optical Glaucoma
Dr.Kut | Feb 25, 2010 | Comments 0
Glaucoma is a disease of the vision where the optic nerves of the eyes are receiving too much blood pressure and therefore are getting damaged. This impairs the vision of the patient on the peripheral angle and eventually the central angle as well.
There are many medications and treatments for alleviating this condition; however, in certain cases it may be necessary to undergo a surgery to stop the damage to the vision. The symptoms of glaucoma vary from person to person and the intensity of the disease also affects people differently. There are people that are having higher pressure to the optic nerves, but that are being able to cope with the results in better ways than those that are having less pressure but are losing their vision very fast.
The types of glaucoma have been classified to make it easier to understand and treat. The Primary open angle glaucoma is considered to be the sneak thief of sight, as this kind of glaucoma does not really give any symptoms at all and you are totally unaware of the existence of the disease.
The acute angle closure glaucoma is more specific and it creates a pressure in the intraocular part of the eye. This type of glaucoma will manifest with the dilatation of the pupils of the eyes and the blockage of fluids that need to run through this area of the eye. This condition will cause pain and blurred vision. Once this kind of glaucoma reaches certain stages, then it can be irreversible and it can create further complications and vision loss as well. This is a kind of glaucoma that needs to be treated as soon as possible to avoid losing your vision and having other problems related to permanent pressure on your eyes.
The most common symptoms of glaucoma include difficulty in seeing things clearly from time to time, and loss of sight gradually. Discomfort and pain in your eyes is also a very common symptom of this disease and you should be very careful to contact your doctor who will be able to guide you to a specialist that is capable of diagnosing the problem and giving you the right medication in time.
Diseases like glaucoma may not seem to be very common; however, it is very important to understand what they really mean and to take all necessary precautions to avoid any kind of complications to something as important as your eyesight.
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