World Health Organization(WHO)is macular degeneration‧with diabetic retinopathy ‘glaucoma’deadly causing blindness in people 3Greater blindness and eye disease. Glaucoma prevalence in adults 100among the people 4high by name. Prevalence rises steeper with age.
In glaucoma, the field of vision gradually narrows, leading to blindness.. The field of vision narrows first and then the vision deteriorates.. Peripheral field of vision gradually narrows, making it difficult to detect glaucoma early and early. If the lower center of the peripheral field of vision narrows first, you may trip your feet when going down the stairs..
The cause of glaucoma is not yet clear.. However, High intraocular pressure causes glaucoma, It is a diagnostic indicator. Glaucoma can be defined as a disease in which high intraocular pressure damages the optic nerve and narrows the field of view..
The aqueous humor in the eye provides nutrients and, Water that removes waste. A certain amount of waterproofing is made and released every day.. At this time, if the resistance increases on the way out, the intraocular pressure rises and damages the optic nerve.. When the intraocular pressure rises, a feeling of heavy eyes and headache in daily life‧congestion, The cornea may swell and vision may decrease..
On the other hand, high intraocular pressure means a level higher than the optimal intraocular pressure that an individual’s optic nerve can withstand, not a specific value. This is why even if the intraocular pressure is normal, glaucoma cannot be relieved. The intraocular pressure is normal, but there is also ‘normal pressure glaucoma’, which is glaucoma.
our country ‘normal pressure glaucoma’ the proportion of patients 77%to reach. glaucoma patient 10among the people 8It is said that the intraocular pressure is normal.. According to racial characteristics, the proportion is higher than that of Westerners.
High myopia raises intraocular pressure. With high myopia, the length of the eyeball is relatively long.. At this time, the thickness of the structure supporting the optic nerve becomes thinner., The ability to withstand intraocular pressure is weakened.. High intraocular pressure becomes unbearable, and the risk of developing glaucoma increases. Glaucoma, which used to be a geriatric disease, has recently become increasingly exposed to mobile devices. 20~30This is the reason why the incidence is increasing in the younger generation as well..
A family history of glaucoma risk factors. Long-term steroid use is also a risk factor for glaucoma.. Steroids can increase intraocular pressure and cause glaucoma. Steroids are also found in injections and ointments..
High blood pressure‧Even if you have diabetes or have a history of elevated intraocular pressure in the past, you are at a high risk of developing glaucoma.. Even in the case of trauma to the eye, if there is a wound in the anterior chamber, where the aqueous humor exits between the iris and the cornea, it is advisable to undergo a glaucoma examination..
Jong-Jin Jeong, Professor, Kim Ophthalmology Hospital, Konyang University Health information YouTube <I am a doctor 984episode – Even with normal intraocular pressure, glaucoma can occur. appear on the side, “Glaucoma is silent ‘sight thief’is called, Early detection and early treatment can lead to a life without discomfort”as “If you do not have a specific disease but have risk factors, it is advisable to visit a hospital and get tested as the prevalence of glaucoma is increasing.”said.