Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the eye diseases that affect the optic nerve. There are three types, but the symptoms are similar.

The first symptom is a loss of peripheral vision. Left untreated, this condition can worsen, and lead to complete blindness. Other symptoms is severe eye pain, rainbow vision, blurred vision, headaches and nausea. If you are experiencing one of these, it is important to have a thorough eye exam preformed by an experienced optometrist.

The most common type of glaucoma is open-angle glaucoma, eyesight is lost very slowly over a long period of time. Often unnoticed due to its slow nature, open-angle glaucoma becomes a real threat. Less common is closed-angle glaucoma, in which the iris and lens of the eye prevent fluid movement between the layers. Congenital glaucoma, the rarest form, is developed in the womb. All three types of glaucoma are treatable if caught in time, but damage that has been done to the optic nerve cannot be reversed.

Further damage to the optic nerve can be prevented using various treatments. Pills, eye drops, and laser surgery options exist that can reduce or prevent future damage from occurring to the optical nerve. But care and cautious attitude towards the side effect of these procedures and treatments are also important. In addition, glasses, contact lenses, and even some surgeries can help restore your vision to its natural way of seeing things.

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of glaucoma, please go and visit your experienced eye doctors at the Eye Clinic right away.