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WHAT IS GLAUCOMA?
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TYPES OF GLAUCOMA?
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GLAUCOMA SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS?
DEFINITION It is a group of disorders characterized by an abnormally high intra ocular pressure (IOP), optic nerve dystrophy (weakness) and peripheral visual field loss (tunnel vision.) • It is a symptomatic condition of the eye where the IOP is more than normal (above 25mm Hg).
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TYPES OF GLAUCOMA
OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA (OAG)
Open-point glaucoma (OAG) is the universes second biggest reason for visual impairment. In open-point glaucoma, the optic nerve is bit by bit weakened, by and large causing continuous loss of vision. The two eyes can be influenced at the same time, albeit one may be influenced more than the other. Now and again, quite a bit of your vision can be influenced before you notice a change.
CLOSED-ANGLE GLAUCOMA (CAG
Closed-angle glaucoma (CAG) is an eye issue in which the shaded piece of the eye (iris) and the focal point block the development of liquid between the offices of the eye. Shut point glaucoma is likewise called point conclusion glaucoma. The blockage of liquid makes pressure develop in the eye.
CONGENITAL GLAUCOMA
Childhood glaucoma — likewise alluded to as inborn glaucoma, pediatric, or juvenile glaucoma — happens in infants and little youngsters. It is typically analyzed inside the primary year of life. This is an uncommon condition that might be acquired, brought about by erroneous advancement of the eye's seepage framework before birth.
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GLAUCOMA SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS?
Sudden eye pain
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Headache
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Blurred vision
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Appearance of halos around lights
Sudden Eye Pain Sharp or abrupt torment in the eye is ordinarily because of garbage in or around the eye. It's usually portrayed as a throbbing, cutting, or copying feeling inside the actual eye. Sharp torment can likewise be brought about by more genuine conditions like uveitis or glaucoma.
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Headache Headaches are an extremely normal condition that the vast majority will encounter ordinarily during their lives. The principal side effect of a migraine is aggravation in your mind or face. This can be pounding, consistent, sharp, or dull. Migraines can be treated with drugs, stress the executives, and biofeedback.
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Blurred Vision Blurry vision is extremely normal. An issue with any of the parts of your eye, like the cornea, retina, or optic nerve, can cause unexpected obscured vision. Gradually reformist obscured vision is typically brought about by long-haul ailments. Unexpected obscuring is regularly brought about by a solitary occasion.
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Appearance of Halos Around Lights A waterfall is an overcast region that structures in the focal point of the eye. Waterfalls grow gradually and are normal in more established individuals. Obfuscating of the focal point can cause diffraction of light entering the eye, which means you'll see radiances around light sources.
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