Monday 12 October 2015

Galaucoma:Its causes and symptoms

Glaucoma is one of the leading cause of blindness in the World in people above the age of 60.It is a disease in which optic nerve gets damaged and fluid fills up in the front part of the eye.The issue with Glaucoma patient is that it hardly gives any tell tale symptoms and most of the times remains undiagnosed.It gradually affects the vision and by the time a person realises the loss of vision ,damage is done.Early detection and treatment is key.
Special eyedrops, surgery or both  can help save the vision.

Some of the symptoms which a person may experience are
A sudden blurry vision,Severe pain in the eyes or headache
Causes are 
  • Rise in blood pressure
  • Injury in the eye
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Inflammation of the eyes

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