About Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve, often due to high eye pressure. It can cause permanent vision loss if untreated.
Glaucoma symptoms
- often no early symptoms
- side vision loss
- eye pain in acute cases
- halos
- blurred vision
Common causes of Glaucoma
- high eye pressure
- family history
- age
- diabetes
- steroid use
Glaucoma treatment options
- Urgent care is needed for severe eye pain, headache, vomiting, halos, or sudden vision changes.
Safe home care for Glaucoma
- regular eye pressure checks
- use prescribed drops consistently
Emergency signs for Glaucoma
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Glaucoma
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Glaucoma.
Lab tests for Glaucoma
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