13/01/2026
๐ Understanding your eye health is as important as regular check-ups. Today, we're shedding light on a common condition: glaucoma.
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to high pressure in the eye. While there is no cure, early detection can slow its progression.
โ Who is affected by glaucoma?
Glaucoma can affect anyone, but it is most common in adults over 40. Those with a family history of glaucoma, people of African or Caribbean descent, and individuals with certain medical conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure are at higher risk.
โ What are the symptoms of glaucoma?
There are no symptoms in the early stages of chronic glaucoma, so it is important to have eye examinations โ especially if you are in the group of people at risk of getting this condition. In the later stages, you may have blurring around the outside of your vision. Acute glaucoma can cause severe headaches, eye pain, nausea, blurred vision, and halos around lights.
โ How do you treat glaucoma?
There is no cure for chronic glaucoma but it can be treated effectively, normally with eye drops which you use every day. These reduce the pressure in your eye.
Acute glaucoma requires prompt treatment. The first step is to lower the eye pressure. This is done using eye drops and an intravenous injection. Surgery is then recommended to prevent the problem reoccurring.
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