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Medicines in the form of oral pills and eyedrops of various formulations are available for treating glaucoma. They help in reducing the intraocular pressure (IOP). If they fail to do so, surgery may be advised by the doctor. Angle-closure glaucoma is treated as a medical emergency and surgery to reduce the IOP as critical in this case, otherwise, it may lead to blindness.
Yes. In advanced cases of glaucoma, a very high intraocular pressure can damage the optic nerve leading to blindness, if the condition is left untreated for a long time.
Angle-closure glaucoma is a type of medical emergency in which the patient may experience severe pain, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and see different coloured halos/rings around lights. It requires immediate surgery otherwise irreversible vision loss may occur.
People who suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, other eye diseases, heart disease, who are taking corticosteroid medications for a long period of time and sickle cell anaemia are at risk. Hence, people with these conditions must have regular eye exams done to diagnose it as early as possible.
No, although it is seen most commonly in people above the age of 60, it can occur in any age group and must be diagnosed as quickly as possible.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key. Avoid drinking and alcohol consumption, eat a healthy diet rich in antioxidant and vitamins with plenty of fluids, exercise frequently to keep weight in check, get treated for any other medical conditions that may indirectly progress glaucoma and visit the doctor for regular eye exams especially if you are above 60 or if you have underlying diseases.
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