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    Eye Pressure Treatment

    Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes optic nerve damage and is often associated with an increase in intraocular pressure. The optic nerve is an important bundle of nerve fibers that transmits vision information from the eye to the brain. Glaucoma is generally associated with increased intraocular pressure as a result of an obstruction in the drainage of fluid within the eye. High intraocular pressure can damage the optic nerve, leading to visual field loss and eventually blindness.

    Types of Glaucoma Eye Disease

    Open-Angle Glaucoma: Open-angle glaucoma is characterized by slower-than-normal drainage of fluid within the eye. This condition usually progresses slowly without obvious symptoms and is usually noticed at an advanced stage. Open angle glaucoma is often associated with old age.

    Closed-Angle Glaucoma: Closed-angle glaucoma can occur as an acute crisis as a result of a sudden blockage or obstruction of the fluid within the eye. This condition can cause obvious symptoms such as sudden eye pain, blurred vision, headache, vomiting, and even vision loss. Closed-angle glaucoma requires immediate medical attention because if left untreated it can cause permanent vision loss.

    Early diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma is important. It is usually treated using methods such as medications, eye drops, laser surgery or eye surgery to reduce intraocular pressure. Periodic eye exams are critical for early diagnosis of eye diseases such as glaucoma.

    Glaucoma Treatment Methods

    Glaucoma treatment usually focuses on lowering intraocular pressure and preventing optic nerve damage. Treatment options may include:

    Treating Glaucoma with Eye Drops: Your ophthalmologist may prescribe eye drops to lower intraocular pressure. These drops can reduce fluid production inside the eye or promote better drainage of fluid. Eye drops should generally be used at regular intervals.

    Glaucoma Treatment with Oral Medications: In some cases, eye drops alone may not be enough and your doctor may prescribe oral medications. These medications can help lower intraocular pressure.

    Glaucoma Treatment with Laser Surgery: Laser surgery can be used to lower intraocular pressure. Trabeculoplasty reduces intraocular pressure by increasing the drainage opening within the eye, while iridotomy creates a hole in the eye to improve the flow of fluid within the eye.

    Treating Glaucoma with Trabeculectomy or Stent Placement

    If medications and laser surgery are ineffective or unsuitable, eye surgery may be an option. Trabeculectomy creates a new pathway into the eye’s drainage system to reduce intraocular pressure, while stent placement involves inserting a small device to increase the flow of fluid within the eye.

    Glaucoma treatment is individualized and may be different for each patient. Your ophthalmologist will guide you to determine the most appropriate treatment plan to control intraocular pressure and prevent optic nerve damage. Additionally, periodic eye exams are important to monitor the progression of glaucoma. Early diagnosis and effective treatment of glaucoma can help prevent vision loss.

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