Glaucoma


Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease of the eye which usually develops after the age of 40. Normally, fluid inside our eyes (called aqueous humor) is constantly produced and then drained, but sometimes the production becomes excessive or the drainage becomes blocked, resulting in a build up of fluid. The pressure inside the eye rises, causing damage to the optic nerve which carries visual images from the eye to the brain.

A particular type of glaucoma, called 'chronic open angle', is common but doesn't cause any symptoms initially. Only an optician with a special device can detect it.

On the other hand, another variety of glaucoma, called 'acute closed-angle', is caused by a sudden blockage in the eye, resulting in sudden pain and dramatic loss of vision. This type of glaucoma can be repaired, but the treatment needs to continue for life.

Approximately one in 100 people aged over 40 suffer from glaucoma and yet half of these people don't even know that they have it. But early diagnosis and treatment can avoid problems which could lead to blindness.

People at high risk for glaucoma are those who:

  • are over 40 years old
  • have high blood pressure or heart disease
  • have diabetes
  • are severely short-sighted
  • have a close relative with glaucoma

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