Monday, 16 July 2012

Eye Conditions: Glaucoma

Have you noticed that as you age, your eyesight becomes worse? Many people dismiss this problem to old age but this is actually a more serious problem called Glaucoma. This article is intended to tell you what exactly Glaucoma is, how you can treat it, and how to get rid of it. The first step in getting rid of your eye issues is knowing what exactly you have!

Glaucoma is essentially damage to the optic nerve in the eye which then leads to eyesight issues. This can be as simple as blurry vision, floaters, but in more serious instances, intraocular pressure. If you have eye issues along with the pressure, the next step is to contact a professional such as Coventry Opticians. 

Another type of Glaucoma is Open-Angle Glaucoma. This is a type of glaucoma that isn't found out until the damage is already done. This type of glaucoma has no physical signs that you have it until you experience vision problems. This can be anything from blurry vision to lack of peripheral vision. Although there are no warning signs for this kind of Glaucoma, this is usually treated with eye drops.

The second kind of Glaucoma is Angle-Closure Glaucoma. The way a person knows that this is the type they have is by a large amount of liquid that leaks from the eye. This is a more severe type of Glaucoma and needs to be treated immediately. Coventry Opticians will usually handle this form of Glaucoma with laser treatments. If you're noticing nausea or rainbow like colors around certain objects, get help immediately.

These are just 2, of the many, types of Glaucoma that effect people today. If you're noticing eye problems, don't wait any longer! Getting help as soon as possible is best.

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