GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the retina, often due to high intraocular pressure. This damage can lead to vision loss and blindness if not treated. It is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, particularly affecting older adults. Early detection and treatment are crucial in managing glaucoma and preventing severe vision impairment. Regular eye exams can help identify glaucoma in its early stages, allowing for effective intervention to preserve vision.
How to identify glaucoma ?
Tests for glaucoma include IOP testing, Dilated fundus test, Visual field test, gonioscopy, CCT, OCT, and imaging technology. Early detection is important for effective treatment and prevention of vision loss.
Treatment
Glaucoma management involves
lowering intraocular pressure (IOP)
to prevent optic nerve damage and
to preserve vision.
Medical treatment such as prostaglandin analogs, beta-blockers, alpha agonists, and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, which either decrease aqueous humor production or increase its outflow.
Laser therapies like trabeculoplasty can enhance fluid drainage
