Glaucoma progression to blindness
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Glaucoma is an emerging vision-threatening disease requiring a life-long management protocol with regular surveillance. Documented evidence has shown that while adherence to therapy and appointment schedule delay glaucoma disease progression and reduce vision loss, [2,3] poor follow up is associated with glaucoma severity and the risk of blindness. [4]
[DOC File]UNDERSTANDING COMMON EYE DISEASES
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By lowering the IOPs in normal tension glaucoma, can slow down progression, but it is more challenging and difficult. It is actually easier to lower higher pressures (ex. bringing 40 mmHg down to 20 mmHg) than normal (ex. it is difficult to lower 17 mmHg to 12 mmHg) Glaucoma Suspect: Some finding suspicious for glaucoma, without definitive damage
[DOCX File]Introduction - GJCIE
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• The damage that glaucoma does to the retina and optic nerve is irreversible. Return of vision occurs only if functional retinal and optic nerve tissue remains after the pressure is controlled. • The goal of glaucoma treatment is to control the intraocular pressures in order to alleviate pain and stop the progression of damage.
[DOC File]BEN W - Animal Eye Associates
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Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide and the main cause of irreversible blindness. There are many different types of glaucoma. Primary Glaucoma is most common, however secondary Glaucoma, due to factors such as Diabetes, trauma and use of steroid medications, are also seen in our population.
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If glaucoma is left untreated, it can cause serious, permanent damage to the vision or blindness. There is no cure for glaucoma. However, the progression of glaucoma can be slowed and eye damage can be prevented. Medications – eye drops and oral medications – are used to lower the pressure in the eye, and these are often successful.
American Academy of Ophthalmology: Protecting Sight ...
Advance glaucoma severe escavation and loss of tissue losing GC axons leads to VF lead loss, blindness, functional impairment of patient’s vision. Glaucoma is a slowly progressive disease (in most cases) Initiated by a number of risk factors (lower left hand side of …
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Glaucoma is diagnosed with considering patients’ family history and by using clinical techniques, such as tonometry, ophthalmoscopy, perimetry, gonioscopy and pachymetry. Glaucoma is an irreversible blindness for the patients in late stages. The diagnosis at an early stage allows for therapies that slow the progression of the disease.
Will I Go Blind From Glaucoma? Timelines & Prevention
Glaucoma affects approximately 3.3 million people in the United States and is the third leading cause of blindness. Often referred to as the “sneak thief of sight” because it frequently has no symptoms, glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that can damage the optic nerve and impair peripheral vision.
Dear Notetaker:
, glaucoma and cataracts — account for most cases of adult blindness and low vision among people in developed countries. Because these eye diseases cause no pain and often have no early symptoms, they do not automatically prompt people to seek medical care.
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