A step to prevent blindness

A group of eye conditions that causes damage to the optic nerves can be termed as glaucoma. Usually, the damage is caused due to high pressure in the eye. Glaucoma can cause permanent and irreversible loss of vision. Hence, it is also known as the ‘Silent Thief of Vision.’ 

Types of glaucoma

Glaucoma can be classified into three types that are:

1.Congenital or developmental glaucoma - a group of varied disordersHigh intraocular pressure is caused due to developmental abnormalities of the angle of the anterior chamber that obstructs the drainage of aqueous humor. 

2.Open-angle glaucoma - one of the common forms of glaucoma. There will be a slow increase of pressure in the eye that leads to loss of vision. The drainage angle that is formed by the cornea and iris will be open, whereas the trabecular meshwork will be slightly blocked. This causes pressure in the eye, which will slowly increase, leading to loss of vision.

3.Closed-angle glaucoma - also known as angle-closure glaucoma where the blockage is caused due to narrow angles between the cornea and the iris. The fluid cannot circulate through the eye, and pressure will increase. People with narrow drainage angles are more prone to angle-closure glaucoma.

Treatment 

Doctors recommend treating glaucoma at the early stages to preventd vision loss. The main concern is lower the eye pressure, and based on the situation, doctors would suggest eye drops, oral medications, laser treatment, and surgery. 

1.Eye drops - this is the first and foremost way of treating glaucoma. Based on the severity of the condition, the dosage differs among individuals. When identified in the early stages, eye drops can help reduce the pressure in the eye. 

2.Oral medications - oral medicines are prescribed by the doctors when eye drops alone cannot bring down the pressure in the eye.

3.Laser treatment - with the help of a small laser beam, the doctor will open the clogged channels in the trabecular meshwork.

4.Surgery - to control non-responsive glaucoma, doctors would suggest surgery. Along with Phaco IOL (intraocular lens implant), doctors would treat glaucoma by creating a new drainage channel in which the aqueous fluid can leave the eye and lowers the IOP (intraocular pressure). 

At Amrit Hospitals, doctors can help identify and diagnose glaucoma at the early stages to prevent vision loss with the help of the latest technologies.

Blog reviewed by: Dr. Lalit Kumar
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Glaucoma Treatment In Chennai

Glaucoma, condition of increased pressure in the eye ball, which lead to damage to the optic nerve. It is possible to deal with this disease through medications such as eye drops, and if not benefited drugs could resort to surgery. High pressure in the eye because of the accumulation of watery fluid inside the eye, leading to high intraocular pressure, and thus damage to the optic nerve tissue.

Symptoms Of Glaucoma

• Blurred vision.
• The appearance of rainbow-colored circles around bright lights.
• Severe eye and head pain.
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sudden vision loss
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Laser surgery is now popular though the long-term success rates. The most common type performed for open-angle glaucoma is called trabeculoplasty. 

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Refractive Errors Of Eye

Refractive errors occur due to the improper focusing of the light to the retina. There are multiple causes for refractive errors, that are the length of the eyeball, shape of the cornea or aging of the lens. Refraction means the blending of the light when it passes from one object to the other object.

When the light rays are reflected when they passes through the cornea and the lens then only the vision occurs. Then the light correctly focused on the retina in which the light rays are covert into messages and send through the optic nerve to the brain. The brain converts these messages into the real object.

Sign & Symptoms Of Refractive Errors

The common symptom of the refractive error is blurred vision. The other symptoms are :

• Double vision
• Haziness
• Glare around bright lights
• Squinting
• Headaches
• Eye strain

How Can Treat Refractive Errors

Eyeglasses :

It is the simplest way to correct the refractive errors. Appropriate lenses can correct the refractive error and give optimal vision.

Contact Lenses :

Contact lenses provide clear vision, a wider field of vision, and greater comfort. It is an effective option when it uses properly.

Refractive Surgery:

It helps to change the shape of the cornea permanently. It restores the focusing power of the eye.

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