In this blog, you will learn: What is Glaucoma? And learn about glaucoma symptoms and types, and most importantly, ayurvedic treatments for glaucoma.
Glaucoma (increased intraocular tension) is a medical condi on that damages the op c nerve. Glaucoma refers to a group of eye condi ons that can damage the op c nerve. Damage is caused by intraocular (eye) pressure. Glaucoma can a ect anyone at any age, but it is most common in people over 60.
Symptoms of Glaucoma: Symptoms of glaucoma include gradual loss of peripheral vision, tunnel vision, blurred vision, and increased sensi vity to light. However, the early stages of glaucoma usually have no no ceable symptoms, and the only way to diagnose glaucoma is with a regular eye exam for early detec on.
Glaucoma, if le untreated for a long me, can lead to blindness or vision loss. So an early diagnosis is important. There are several types of glaucoma. They are, 1) Open-Angle Glaucoma: It is the most common type of glaucoma that a ects pa ents for the rest of their lives. The op c nerve is damaged when the drainage canal of the eye becomes blocked. Over 90% of glaucoma cases are caused by this condi on. 2) Angle-Closure Glaucoma Angle-closure glaucoma (also known as narrow-angle glaucoma) is the second-most common form of glaucoma. This type causes increased pressure within the eye due to uid drainage. The angle between the iris and re na is closed in many areas. Acute-angle closure glaucoma requires immediate medical care. 3) Normal Tension Glaucoma When the op c nerve is injured, even when the pressure is not too high on the eye, it is called lowtension glaucoma. Normal Tension Glaucoma’s cause is unknown.
Glaucoma treatment in ayurveda: Glaucoma is a very sensi ve condi on that is as di cult to diagnose as it is to treat. Certain treatments are followed in Ayurveda to cure glaucoma. They are like this. 1. Herbal medicine 2. Sugges ng a change in diet
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