6-12 March is World Glaucoma Week. Come visit us from Monday to Friday for a FREE Glaucoma screening (Intra-ocular pressure measurement, fundus photos and visual acuity measurement). For more information contact us on 051 430 3982.
WHAT IS GLAUCOMA?
Glaucoma is a condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve, which may lead to gradual loss of vision and decreased visual fields, associated frequently, but not necessarily, with increased intra-ocular pressure.
INCREASED RISKS FOR GLAUCOMA
Older aged individuals, increased intra-ocular pressure, individuals from African ancestry, a thin cornea, family history of glaucoma, nearsightedness, past injuries to the eyes and steroid use.
TREATMENT
The aim of the treatment is to lower the intra-ocular pressure in order to reduce damage to the optic nerve and save the remaining vision. This can be achieved through eye drops, laser surgery or drainage mechanisms.