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eye (structure of the eye (pupil, iris, tearglands, humours of fluids,…
eye
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glaucoma
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causes
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if the pressure is too high, it can cause your optic nerve to become damaged at the point where it leaves your eye.
risk factors
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your ethnicity – people of African, Caribbean or Asian origin are at a higher risk
your family history – you're more likely to develop glaucoma if you have a parent or sibling with the condition
other medical conditions – such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness and diabetes
Testing for Glaucoma
Glaucoma can usually be detected during a routine eye test at an opticians, often before it causes any noticeable symptoms.
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Several quick and painless tests can be carried out to check for glaucoma, including vision tests and measurements of the pressure inside your eye.
treatment
Treatment for glaucoma aims to lower the pressure inside your eye and reduce the risk of further damage to your sight
Treatment can’t reverse any existing damage, so it won’t improve your sight if this has already become poor
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This may be every three to 12 months, depending on how far your glaucoma has progressed when you’re first diagnosed.
Laser treatment: Laser treatment helps the draining system in your eye work better. Laser treatment may also be used to make a small hole in your iris, to help fluid drain away.
Surgery: If other treatments haven’t worked for you, your ophthalmologist may suggest laser treatment or an operation. They’ll usually try a couple of different medicines first, and make sure you’re using your eye drops properly.
Trabeculectomy surgery: This is one of the most commonly performed operations. A tiny opening is created in the white part of your eye (the sclera) to allow fluid to drain away. Clinical studies show this successfully lowers eye pressure in the long term for up to nine out of 10 people.