Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease that affects the optic nerve due to increased intraocular pressure, which leads to progressive and irreversible loss of vision. According to WHO, more than 1 billion people have visual impairments, but do not receive help, and Glaucoma leads to blindness every minute in one adult and every 10 minutes in a child.
International standards recommend that the first screening at birth at birth to exclude congenital form. Ophthalmoscopy and intraocular pressure measurements help to detect the disease in the early stages. Statistics show that glaucoma in newborns is observed with a frequency of 1 case of 12-18 thousand in white cars.
Adults after 40 years should be reviewed annually. Particular attention is paid to people at risk, including: relatives of glaucoma patients, patients with farsightedness, diabetes, those who have suffered eye injuries or inflammatory diseases, patients with cataracts or risk of "medication" glaucoma.
Thanks to the development of ophthalmology, methods are available today that allow you to diagnose glaucoma in detail: ophthalmoscopy, computer perimetry, optic tomography, and daily pressure control. Treatment of glaucoma includes drug, laser and surgery, which allows to stabilize pressure and slow down the progression of the disease.
Early diagnosis and beginning of treatment help to prevent blindness and maintain quality of life. Timely consultation with a specialist allows you to maintain vision and prevent the serious consequences of the disease.
