Eyes are considered a gift of nature to us, with the help of which we can see the beautiful views of the world. However, with time the risk of many eye-related diseases is increasing. Even young people are becoming victims of poor vision, due to which they may need glasses. Health experts say that in the last few years, many eye-related diseases have been seen increasing, and glaucoma is one of them.
Health experts say the problem of glaucoma can also cause blindness. World Glaucoma Day is celebrated every year on 12 March to increase people's awareness about this serious disease and alert them about the prevention of the disease.
Doctors say it becomes very important to identify the signs of this disease in time and get it treated. Let us understand the condition of glaucoma in detail.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve. Optic nerves send visual information from your eyes to your brain. Due to some reason, high pressure in the eye can damage these nerves. This can cause glaucoma.
Glaucoma can occur at any age but is more common in older people. It is considered one of the leading causes of blindness in people over the age of 60. If you keep regular eye checkups, it can help in detecting the pressure on the eyes and diagnosing glaucoma in time.
How to know if you have glaucoma?
Health experts explain that the symptoms of glaucoma depend on the condition of the disease and its types. There are no symptoms in the initial stages, but over time it can cause reduced vision or blindness. Apart from this, due to an increase in glaucoma, you may suffer from frequent headaches, severe pain in the eyes, nausea or vomiting, blurred vision, and redness of the eyes.
If such symptoms persist for a long time, then it is considered necessary to consult a specialist for examination and treatment.
A rainbow ring around the bulb
Health experts say the most prominent symptom seen in patients with glaucoma is the appearance of an iridescent circle when looking towards a bulb or light. If you also see some kind of circle around the bulb while looking at it for some time, then it can be considered a sign of glaucoma. Health experts say that everyone needs to be alert about its risks.
How to avoid glaucoma?
Health experts say that by taking some measures you can prevent this serious eye disease. For this, you must get your eyes checked regularly. Regular eye exams can help detect glaucoma in its early stages and determine the level of pressure on the eyes.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a complete eye exam every 5 to 10 years. Apart from this, if anyone in your family has already had glaucoma or eye problems, then such people should also be alert. Patients with diabetes and high blood pressure are advised to be more careful about eye health.
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