Glaucoma Symptoms

Glaucoma symptoms

        A permanent loss of vision may occur the day following the crisis, hence the importance of getting treatment as soon as possible. In general, the crisis reaches a look.

        For congenital glaucoma:

• Big eyes often watery.
• An iris with fuzzy details.
• Increased sensitivity to light.

        Glaucoma symptoms may take a few months after the birth to occur.

Who is likely to be suffering from glaucoma?

        Anyone at any age, is likely to suffer from glaucoma but especially:

• If you are over 40 years;
• If your parents have glaucoma;
• If you are strong farsighted, nearsighted;
• If you have diabetes or hypertension;
• If you're black;

        Glaucoma is not cured by contact lenses,and it is not worsening by reading, computer work or the abuse of television. Glaucoma is usually painless, why it is important to control its intraocular pressure and fundus. With regular treatment the vision can be preserved. People with glaucoma should not be restricted in their activities. They must continue their work and set new goals. The name of glaucoma gathers all sorts of diseases by their very different mechanism, their origin and their treatment.

Glaucoma diagnose

        To diagnose glaucoma, three exams are required:

• Measurement of intraocular pressure greater than 21 mm Hg (but in some cases, pressure is normal).
• Consideration of the disc at the back of the eye. The disc is the beginning of the optic nerve which carries visual information from the retina to the brain.
• A visual field, which is to determine the number, location and form of loss of vision in a defined area.