Glaucoma or glaucoma
Glaucoma or glaucoma:
Glaucoma is an increase in pressure in the eye or intolerance of the optic nerve to the pressure inside the eye.
Intraocular pressure is determined by the balance between the production and discharge of clear fluid. Normal intraocular pressure is 10 to 20 mm Hg. Increasing intraocular pressure by more than 20 mm Hg does not mean glaucoma.
signs :
Blurred vision
See the halo around luminous objects
Difficulty concentrating
There is a problem in low light
Feeling pain and discomfort around the eyes
Headache
treatment :
There is no complete and definitive cure for this disease and treatment should be continued for a lifetime. Surgical treatment is performed using a laser or a combination of these methods.
Drug treatment:
Includes the use of topical systemic antihypertensive drugs.
Surgical treatment:
In order to open the anterior angle and thus increase the fluid flow, a lot of heat is used by the laser beam.
Please note the following:Do not move your head suddenly.
Eat foods that prevent constipation, such as fiber-rich foods: lettuce, vegetables, fruits.
Avoid lifting heavy objects in the first one to two weeks after surgery.
If you use several drops at the same time, observe a distance of 10 minutes between the drops.
See your doctor if your eyelids become sore or swollen.
See your doctor for postoperative examinations at scheduled times.
Take the drops for up to a month after opening.
After the operation, use plastic shields to prevent impact. Shields are washable and
You can wash with soap and water.
Wash your hands before eye contact and to drip.
Perform the prayer sitting so that the head does not bend forward.
Avoid straining when defecating.
Avoid coughing and sneezing as much as possible.
Do not sleep on the side where the eye surgery was performed the night after the surgery.
Use a clean cloth when cleaning the eyes.There is no need to drop drops at night
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