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What are the risk factors of Glaucoma and how can it be treated with Ayurveda? Glaucoma or increased intraocular pressure is a medical condition of the eye that causes damage to the optic nerves.
Risk factors of Glaucoma
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If age is over 60 years If Glaucoma runs in the family Presence of thin corneas Eye injuries High intraocular pressure Particular eye surgeries Ethnicities like Asian, Black, Hispanic, etc. Myopia and hyperopia Prolonged use of medications like corticosteroid Some medical conditions like High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Sickle Cell Anemia, Cardiovascular Disease, etc.
If kept untreated for a long time, Glaucoma can lead to loss of vision or blindness. It is because of this that early diagnosis of this eye condition is absolutely vital.