Glaucoma is a disease that damages the eye’s optic nerve and can result in vision loss and
blindness.
What are the risk factors for glaucoma ?
— Intraocular pressure
This is the most important risk factor for glaucoma. Hence is the intraocular pressure is raised
this needs to be lowered by appropriate medication.
The normal intraocular pressure ranges from 11 to 21 mmHg.
— People above 60 years of age
— People of Asian descent are at higher risk of angle closure glaucoma
— Family history of glaucoma increases the risk for glaucoma
— Being very myopic
— Having a thin central cornea
—Prolonged use of steroids
— Having certain conditions like diabetes, heart disease and hypothyroidism
— Physical injuries to the eye
Treatment options for glaucoma include eye drops, laser and surgery.
Glaucoma can co exist with cataract.
Cataract if not operated on time can lead to glaucoma.
Treatment options for cataract include only surgery.
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and has trained at the best eye institutes in India and abroad. His vast
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