World Glaucoma Day 2024: Eyes are a sensitive part of our body. In such a situation, it is advised to take special care of them. However, nowadays eye problems are being seen at an early age. Glaucoma is also one of these. According to health experts, glaucoma can also cause blindness. In such a situation, one should be cautious about this. So that this disease can be identified at the right time and it can be treated. Let us know what this glaucoma is and how we can avoid it…
what is glaucoma
The name of an eye disease is Glaucoma. In which the optic nerve gets damaged. Optic nerves work to send visual information from the eyes to the brain. If there is high pressure in the eyes due to any reason, these nerves can get damaged. This can also be the cause of glaucoma. Glaucoma is more dangerous because it can occur at any age. This problem is common in the elderly. This is the main reason for poor visibility after 60 years.
How to identify glaucoma
According to health experts, there are no initial symptoms of glaucoma but with time it reduces eyesight. Due to increase in glaucoma, problems like headache, severe pain in the eyes, nausea or vomiting, blurred vision, redness of the eyes are often seen. According to health experts, if an iridescent circle is visible when you look at a bulb or light, then you should understand that you are in the grip of glaucoma. In such a situation, one should be careful and go to an eye specialist.
Ways to avoid glaucoma
Health experts say that to avoid not only glaucoma but many eye related diseases, get your eyes checked regularly. This detects glaucoma and can help in knowing the pressure on the eyes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology says that a complete eye examination should be done every 5-10 years. One should also be careful if there is a family history of glaucoma. Patients with diabetes and high blood pressure should take special and careful care of their eyes.
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