Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a chronic irreversible optic nerve disease due to many reasons, the most important risk factor of which is high intraocular pressure (IOP).

There is a wide variety of types of glaucoma although in general terms we can classify them according to their origin (primary and secondary) and angle width (open- or closed-angle). 

Symptoms of Glaucoma: 

The majority of those affected do not usually show symptoms until the advanced stages of the diseases, when the eye damage is then significant. This happens because of a loss of lateral vision, which the patient does not notice because the brain has the ability to compensate for the lost vision and fill in the blind spots by combining the images in both eyes to give a complete image. This is why it is called ‘the silent thief‘ and early detection is crucial. 

Treatment of Glaucoma:

The majority of treatments are aimed at increasing drainage and, in some cases, reducing the production of aqueous humor.

Regular eye exams and early intervention are crucial for managing diseases of the lacrimal system effectively and preventing complications.