Chronic angle closure glaucoma: develops slowly over time, iris blocks eye’s drainage angle, no symptoms until sudden blockage occur
Steroid induced glaucoma: can develop when steroid use causes increased eye pressure
Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG): gradually develop patchy blind spots in peripheral(side) vision
Anatomical narrow glaucoma: occurs when fluid cannot drain from the eye and increases eye pressure
Condition related to glaucoma
Ocular hypertension: The pressure in your eyes is higher than normal, yet there is no visible damage to your vision or optic nerve. It increases your risk of developing glaucoma, indicating that you should have your eyes examined more frequently.
Diagnosing glaucoma and ocular hypertension
Measure eye pressure
Inspect eye’s drainage angle
Examine optic nerve
Test peripheral(side) vision
Treatment and Care
Medicated eye drops
Helps lowering eye pressure and helps fluid flow better through the drainage angle
Laser procedures
Selective laser trabeculoplasty(SLT) and Laser iridotomy(LI) can improve fluid drainage, lowering eye pressures.
Surgery
Includes trabeculectomy, Ahmed glaucoma valve implant, Xen Gel stent, iStent infinite; most procedures reopen the blocked drainage angle or create a drainage channel.
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Glaucoma is a silent thief of sight, and its damage is permanent.
Getting regular screenings done is the best way to protect your vision.
