2024-01-14 06:25:00
eyes It is one of the most important organs of the body. They allow us to see the world around us clearly, so we should always take care of our eyes. But if abnormal symptoms occur related to the eyes or vision, such as sudden eye pain, blurred vision, seeing lights in rainbow colors Nausea, vomiting, etc., should consult an ophthalmologist immediately. Because you may be suffering from a disease. glaucoma play
The patient may not yet know that they have it. “glaucoma” until there are symptoms of severe disease Which may be too late for treatment and risks vision loss by Dr. Kanokwan Yuttitham, a doctor who specializes in glaucoma. Ramkhamhaeng Hospital explains that “glaucoma” is classified as a silent disease because in the early stages there are no symptoms. If you don’t check, you won’t know. It is a disease in which the optic nerve deteriorates. This causes a defect in the transmission of image signals. When the image signal cannot be transmitted, it will result in loss of vision. In general, glaucoma patients often have higher than normal intraocular pressure. which causes damage to the optic nerve
Symptoms of Glaucoma In the early stages there will be no symptoms. Later, when more than 40% of the optic nerve is destroyed, the patient will begin to experience vision loss. The field of vision will gradually become narrower. And if left untreated, the optic nerve is slowly lost. Until finally unable to see
How do you know? that it is Glaucoma
The first thing to check for patients or those suspected of having this disease is
- Eye pressure measurement The doctor will look at the characteristics in the eye to see if there are any cases that are compatible with glaucoma, such as the appearance of the optic nerve being larger than normal. Because the nerves are compressed or destroyed.
- Additional examination with special equipment to check the “visual field” which is to find the blind spot where the nerves there are working or not?
- An optic nerve scan, or OCT, uses an infrared laser to measure the thickness of the nerve. or look at cells related to vision Is it still perfect or not? Then all the data is processed together to conclude whether the patient has glaucoma or not.
Who?… at risk? Glaucoma
Risk factors that cause glaucoma
- People with relatively high eye pressure levels with a height of more than 21 mmHg or more
- aging
- Have a family history of glaucoma
- Have you ever had an eye accident or had eye surgery?
- Have certain chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure
- People with corneas that are thinner than normal
Patients with this disease can be found from newborns to the elderly. The most common group is the elderly. Especially people who are over 40 years old. In addition, people who are nearsighted or very farsighted. There is a risk of disease. glaucoma in the future
Glaucoma How can it be treated?
Treatment aims to lower eye pressure. It is to prevent and inhibit the loss of the optic nerve from Glaucoma This is because the lost optic nerve cannot be returned. This can be done in many ways, such as using eye drops, laser surgery, and surgery. It may start with the use of eye drops. As for the use of laser, it can be used in conjunction with medicine to help support the optic nerve and prevent it from being compressed. Surgery is used in cases where medicine and laser cannot control the eye pressure and surgery is required to lower the eye pressure. The doctor will consider the treatment method that is appropriate for each patient.
** Recommended for people aged 40 years and over and those at risk mentioned above. Should be screened for eye pressure and have the optic nerve examined. At least once a year and may be re-examined according to the doctor’s advice. If an abnormality occurs with eyes will be treated in a timely manner
glaucoma It is very dangerous to our eyes. If you do not take good care of your eye health It may put you at risk of permanent vision loss. In addition to regular eye health examinations Eating nutritious foods containing vitamins E, A and vitamin C nourishes eyesight and avoid looking at bright sunlight. Wear sunglasses to block UV light. It is considered good eye protection. This will allow us to use our eyes for a longer time.
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