Keeping glaucoma under control
Glaucoma control is a state that never stops. The glaucoma patient has to visit a doctor at least once every 3 months. In case of heredity other members of your family may have to be checked. In case you have glaucoma please follow these tips Visit your eye doctor frequently. 3-4 visits per year if your glaucoma is under control. Follow...
Daily use of Eye Drops
-Before using your eyedrops wash your hands thoroughly. Be seated and lean your head backwards or lay down and look at the ceiling. Then follow the next steps. -Slightly pull your lower lid using your index. -Look up. Let a drop fall between your widely opened eyelids. Do not wipe your eyes and don't let the vial touch your eyes, eyelids, or...
Closed angle glaucoma
The closed angle glaucoma is less common than the open angle glaucoma. Typically it causes sudden pain that, if not treated , can lead to blindness during the next 24 hours. In cases of closed angle glaucoma, the iris blocks the eye's draining system. As soon as the system is blocked the fluid that nourishes the eye cannot escape and the pressure...
Open angle glaucoma
Primary open angle glaucoma is a subset of the glaucoma defined by an open, normal appearing anterior chamber angle and raised intraocular pressure (IOP), with no other underlying disease. It is the most common type of glaucoma and most patients do not realize they have it until the damage is extended. Open angle glaucoma gradually gets worst throu...
Glaucoma screening tests
Vision loss caused by glaucoma cannot be recovered. This is why early diagnosis and treatment can prevent intensive damage of the optic nerves and vision loss. The first step is a full eye check up. Medical History During the exam your doctor will ask If you have any relatives with glaucoma If there is any medication you receive If you...
Eye with glaucoma
In glaucoma the draining holes of the eye are narrow or blocked, causing the aqueous humor to concentrate inside the eye rising the Intraocular pressure (IOP). High IOP levels destroy the optic nerve fibers and cause peripheral view loss. The higher the IOP rises the more nerve fibers get destroyed. When the nerve fibers are lost the light cannot...
Healthy Eye
Parts of the eye The light enters the eye through the transparent cornea. A small opening in the iris (the colored part of the eye) which is called pupil guides the light directly to the lens. The lens focuses the light on the retina at the back of the eye. Optic signals are sent through the optic nerve fibers at the visual cortex, the part of the...
Eye exams for children
The child's first eye checkup has to be done around the age of six. During the visit the doctor will estimate the child's vision acuity. Patient's history The doctor has to be informed about the child's health history in order to estimate if there are other diseases that can affect the child's vision. The doctor will ask about your child's gen...