Glaucoma in Dubai

Glaucoma occurs in the eye as a result of increased pressure in the eye which causes damage in the optic nerve. At Ebsaar Dubai we put our specialized focus on not only superior treatment methods but also by educating our patients on how to prevent progressive ailments such as glaucoma which comes in 4 different types; the most widespread being chronic glaucoma. Another variation of the disease is called acute glaucoma and this is extremely dangerous because it occurs suddenly and can cause permanent damage to the optic nerve which in turn can cause blindness. Other eye conditions can also cause secondary glaucoma while congenital glaucoma occurs mostly in babies and is due to malformation of the eye.

Even though prevention is said to be better than the cure with glaucoma early detection too can halt the progression of the disease effectively and immediately if you know how to go about seeking precautionary measures for the betterment of your sight. Glaucoma checkups Dubai is recommended to be done every two to four years before the age of 40 and every six to twelve months after the age of 65. Annual checkups in between are also recommended especially if you are an individual with diabetes, of African decent or if it runs in the family because this is also a genetically transferred disease.

Being affected by Glaucoma in Dubai would mean that you are now susceptible to blindness or significant vision loss. Why suffer all this if it can be easily prevented by a few precautionary measures through early detection? Glaucoma medication that can be prescribed in the early stages of the disease is designed to slow the progression of Glaucoma in Dubai through the reduction of intraocular pressure which halts damage to the optic nerve. Surgery is also an option for more severe cases.

Some daily healthy routines can also halt the progression of Glaucoma and you can couple them with your Glaucoma checkups Dubai in order to derive optimal results. Moderate exercise is known to not only benefit overall health but also reduce intraocular pressure which in turn prevents glaucoma from progressing further. Wearing protective eyewear is also another practice that can be inculcated when outdoors and even when at home to minimize unnecessary eye exposure to bright light or dust.

We at Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center Dubai believe that protecting your eyes from anything detrimental is yet another method in which you can actively prevent the progression of glaucoma so make sure that you understand and acknowledge the importance of your sight and incorporate these practices in to your lifestyle so that you can live a happy life, uninterrupted by any eye ailment that can lead to the loss of your much needed vision.