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what is hydrocele

A hydrocele is an accumulation of fluid inside the scrotum that causes swelling. While it is common in newborns, older boys and adult men can also get this due to injury or inflammation within the scrotum.

Generally, it is harmless and disappears with no treatment. Read more

Edited 1236 days ago by Dr. Ravish I R

do children get glaucoma

Any person can get glaucoma despite their age and gender. Children can also get glaucoma. However, glaucoma in children is rare as compared to the adults. People with family history of glaucoma are more likely to develop this condition. If you have glaucoma, then there Read more

Edited 1236 days ago by Dr. Narpat Solanki

what is the best treatment for glaucoma

The best treatment for glaucoma may vary from person to person. Your doctor may be able to suggest the best treatment after assessing your situation. But, If it’s left untreated, it can cause loss of vision.

Glaucoma is treated by lowering eye pressure, which may include Read more

Edited 1236 days ago by Dr. Narpat Solanki

is laser surgery for glaucoma painful

Usually, the laser surgery for glaucoma is not painful. However, it is possible to feel little pain or discomfort during the treatment.

Your doctor will aim a laser into your eye by using a special lens. This surgery will help to drain the fluid from Read more

Edited 1236 days ago by Dr. Narpat Solanki

how does one get glaucoma

One may get glaucoma due to the damage to the eye’s optic nerve. When the eye produces too much fluid, it can cause high pressure in your eye that further damages your eye’s optic nerve. This may result in glaucoma. It can cause vision loss, Read more

Edited 1236 days ago by Dr. Narpat Solanki

can i drive if i have glaucoma

If you have glaucoma, it is better to avoid driving. Some evidence suggests glaucoma impairs driving skills. However, it is not compulsory that you cannot drive with glaucoma.

It is wise to get your doctor’s approval before making any major decisions. Your doctor will tell Read more

Edited 1236 days ago by Dr. Narpat Solanki

what is the first sign of glaucoma

It is possible that you may not notice early symptoms or signs of glaucoma. However, the first sign of open-angle glaucoma can be a loss of peripheral or side vision.

With acute angle-closure glaucoma, one may face symptoms such as severe headache, eye pain, nausea Read more

Edited 1236 days ago by Dr. Narpat Solanki

is glaucoma hereditary

Glaucoma can affect anyone’s eyesight, but it is also true that certain forms of glaucoma are hereditary. Thus, people with a family history of glaucoma are at higher risk of getting this condition. Genetic and hereditary factors play a major role in the case of Read more

Edited 1236 days ago by Dr. Narpat Solanki

can glaucoma be cured

No, glaucoma cannot be cured. However, you can stop it from progressing. It develops slowly and can take years to develop into permanent blindness. Thus, you must not avoid yearly eye check-up visits to your doctor.

If you detect the glaucoma in its early stage, Read more

Edited 1236 days ago by Dr. Narpat Solanki

how to prevent glaucoma

You cannot prevent glaucoma. However, you can lower your risk after finding it at an early stage. You can try some of the steps mentioned below to protect your vision:

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