Health News Glaucoma Awareness Month Glaucoma can lead to blindness if not diagnosed and treated early

Glaucoma Awareness Month: eye disease of eyes It is a serious disease (ophthalmic disease) that damages the optic nerve and causes blindness. The month of January is known as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma can be treated successfully if diagnosed in time. Severe headache, discomfort in the eyes, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, redness of the eyes are some of the early symptoms of glaucoma.

fear of blindness if not treated on time

Ophthalmologist Dr. Zanova Shalby Hospital in Ghatkopar. Mehul Shanghvi said that glaucoma usually does not show much symptoms in the beginning. Because of this, only 50 percent of glaucoma patients are aware of their condition. Over time, the patient’s vision may gradually decrease. Due to lack of awareness many people are not aware of the change in their vision as the process is gradual. Glaucoma can cause blindness if not treated on time. For that timely diagnosis and checkup becomes most important. Individuals with a family history of glaucoma should undergo regular glaucoma screening every 6 months after the age of 40.

get regular eye exams

Ophthalmologist in Apollo Spectra Hospital, Mumbai. Nusrat Bukhari said, “It is important to raise public awareness about the condition of glaucoma, which is a leading cause of blindness in children and adults, which can cause up to 40 per cent vision loss. Early diagnosis through screening can help prevent this fatal condition.”

Diabetes increases the risk of glaucoma

Dr. Preeta Chowdhary, Ophthalmologist, SRV Mamta Hospital, Dombivli said, “Glaucoma can also occur due to injury, inflammation or bleeding in the eye due to any reason. Older people are more prone to glaucoma. Glaucoma can also be caused by diabetes. There is an increased risk of glaucoma. Glaucoma usually has no symptoms. But redness, watering, blurred vision, discoloration around light can occur. A halo appears and there is pain in the eye. Only regular examination and diagnosis can be diagnosed with a thorough evaluation of the eye. Glaucoma cannot be cured, it affects and destroys the optic nerves resulting in permanent blindness. Nerve fibers regenerate without it, the damage done It is irreversible, so early diagnosis and treatment can prevent these future complications.

Note: All the above things are being given by ABP Maa only as information to the readers. ABP does not take any claim from me. Therefore, any treatment, diet and medicine should be taken only after the advice of a specialist.

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