| ID | 264 |
|---|---|
| Name | GLAUCOMA |
| Cause | Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. It's usually caused by fluid building up in the front part of the eye, which increases pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma can lead to loss of vision if it's not diagnosed and treated early |
| Signs Symptoms | intense eye pain. nausea and vomiting. a red eye. a headache. tenderness around the eyes. seeing rings around lights. blurred vision. |
| Diagnosis | Can check for glaucoma as part of a comprehensive dilated eye exam. The exam is simple and painless — Doctor will give you some eye drops to dilate (widen) your pupil and then check your eyes for glaucoma and other eye problems. The exam includes a visual field test to check your side vision |
| Investigations | Eye pressure test. An eye pressure test (tonometry) uses an instrument called a tonometer to measure the pressure inside your eye. ... Gonioscopy. ... Visual field test. ... Optic nerve assessment. |
| Management | Glaucoma is treated by lowering intraocular pressure. Treatment options include prescription eye drops, oral medicines, laser treatment, surgery or a combination of approaches. |
| Introduction | It is a condition where the intraocular pressure of the eyeball increases more than normal which is usually 10-23mm of Hg. |
| History | |
| Etiology | see under cause |
| Clinical Features | see under symptoms |
| Preventions | If you're at risk of developing glaucoma, medical experts recommend a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and a nutritious diet to improve your overall physical and mental well-being. Taking care of your mental and emotional health is also important |
| Treatment | See under management |
| Complications | Blurred vision Headache Eye redness Halos around lights Nausea Severe eye pain Sight loss Malignant glaucoma Optic disc cupping |
| Prognosis | |
| Types | |
| Classification | Classification: 1. Congenital (infantile glaucoma or buphthalmos). 2. Acquired -a. Primary i. Chronic simple glaucoma (wide angle). ii. Narrow angle or congestive glaucoma, b. Secondary glaucoma. |
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