Glaucoma... This is a word which can strike
terror in the hearts of most people. Why is it so? Glaucoma can strike quite
quickly without any warning. It can make a person lose sight completely over a
short period of time, and though it could be controlled with proper care, it
cannot be completely cured.
The danger associated with glaucoma is that
sometimes, there is no warning. Some people may not experience any symptoms at
all and might think their eyes and vision are perfectly normal. Some people may
find their vision in one eye deteriorating. They may experience tunnel vision
or the loss of peripheral vision which may prevent them from seeing what is in the
sides while they continue to see well what is on the centre of their line of
vision.
Glaucoma - the causes
How does glaucoma happen? It would be helpful to
know the reasons, to minimise one's chances of getting it. There is a layer of
cells behind the eye's iris which produce a fluid. If this fluid cannot be
properly drained away or if there is too much fluid produced, it would cause
the eye pressure to rise. This rising pressure starts creating strain on the
optic nerve, which may see damage in the process.
Acute glaucoma can be very painful and quick,
with the liquid in the eyes becoming completely blocked. Nausea and vomiting
may also occur at these stages. If left untreated, the optic nerve could suffer
permanent damage.
Glaucoma is of four main types. The most common
is chronic glaucoma; secondary glaucoma occurs when another eye condition
causes eye pressure to rise. Developmental or congenital glaucoma is another
form which is relatively rare and may affect babies as a result of malformation
in the eye.
Tackling glaucoma in the early stages
Glaucoma may be difficult to treat in the latter
stages; the reason regular eye tests and visits to one's eye doctor are
necessary. This is especially so as one gets older and also if one is suffering
from conditions such as diabetes and/or hypertension.
Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center utilises technologies such as OCT Cirrus to detect glaucoma in
the early stages. Treatment could be in the form of eye drops, tablets, laser
treatment or surgery and are carried out to reduce the pressure in the eyes.
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty is a clinically proven method which treats
glaucoma by safely and effectively reducing intraocular pressure during a
single, one-day procedure.
Eye drops may be prescribed for chronic glaucoma
to reduce the amount of fluid in the eye and improve drainage. However,
acute glaucoma may call for immediate treatment in a hospital with drugs
administered to reduce the pain and pressure while laser treatment or minor
surgery may also be needed.
Accolades for Ebsaar
If you feel that you have the symptoms of
glaucoma, or any discomfort and unusual signs in your eyes or vision for that
matter, the best course of action is to book an appointment with one of the
doctors at Ebsaar Eye Surgery Center. The clinic is conveniently located at
Jumeirah Beach Road, and the top eye surgeons there will make the maximum
effort to restore your vision.
Their hard work and dedication as well as the
latest treatment methods and technologies at the clinic have earned Ebsaar a
reputation as one of the top eye clinics conducting glaucoma and lasik surgery dubai. Their hard-earned and well-deserved name for lasik dubai is an accolade that the clinic much appreciates and values as it
comes right from the hearts of their patients.
