Glaucoma Treatment (evaluation)
Glaucoma
refers to a category of eye disorders often associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP), which can damage the eye’s optic nerve that transmits visual information to the brain. Primary open angle glaucoma is the most common form where vision loss is silent, slow and progressive affecting side vision first and central vision in late stages. Early detection with yearly eye examinations and careful, lifelong treatment can maintain vision in most people.
Risk factors for glaucoma include people with a family history, people of African descent, and those with diabetes. Glaucoma is treated using medications to slow the progression of the disease by reducing elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) to prevent damage to the optic nerve. Surgical treatments are also available. Regular, moderate exercise has also been shown to have an IOP lowering effect for as long as the exercise continues. Protecting your eyes during dangerous activities is another important way to prevent glaucoma, as eye injuries can result in traumatic or secondary glaucoma.
Please visit http://www.glaucoma.org/learn or talk to your eye doctor to learn more about glaucoma.
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