Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia
General Practitioner
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Hello doctor,
I am a 60-year-old female. I recently had an eye examination, and my optometrist mentioned that I may be at risk for or potentially have glaucoma. I am eager to learn more about this condition, its implications, and how it can be managed effectively. What exactly is glaucoma, and how does it affect eyesight? What are the common symptoms and early signs of glaucoma that I should be aware of? Are there different types of glaucoma, and if so, how do they differ in terms of symptoms and treatment? What are the risk factors for developing glaucoma, and should I be concerned about any particular factors in my case? How is glaucoma diagnosed, and what kind of tests or examinations should I expect? If I am diagnosed with glaucoma, what are the available treatment options, and what can I do to manage the condition effectively?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com
I read your query and understand your concern.
I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry I am here to take care of you. Regarding your questions about glaucoma. Glaucoma is a visual disturbance that occurs when there is elevated ocular pressure within the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye. Early symptoms are progressive vision loss, headache, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. We have open angle and angle closure glaucoma. The OAG (open-angle glaucoma), the symptoms of ocular pain are relieved with medications like Timolol eye drops bid, while the ACG (angle-closure glaucoma), the symptoms of ocular pains continue despite medications and are treated with surgery, the risk factors associated with glaucoma are hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, tumor, and eye infection.
The diagnosis of glaucoma is done using a fundoscopy and tonometer during an examination, the management of glaucoma can be medical and surgical. The medical is as follows: tablet Carbacol (ammonium salt and a carbamate ester) 50 mg orally twice a day, and Timolol (monobasic and dibasic sodium phosphate) eye drop twice a day, while surgical is non-invasive laser treatment and invasive trabeculectomy. If your symptoms continue, please schedule another appointment for follow-up via chat, phone, or video consultation. I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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