Introduction
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye condition that can result in blindness and visual loss by harming the optic nerve at the back of the eye.
What does Glaucoma affect?
It’s a chronic eye condition that affects the optic nerve.
The optic nerve carries what information?
Information from the eyes to the brain
What is the mostly popular treatment?
Prescription eye drops
What is a medication for glaucoma?
timolol (Istalol, Betimol); levobunolol; betaxolol (Betoptic-S)
How can glaucoma be detected?
A thorough dilated eye exam is the only way to determine if you have glaucoma.
Risk Factors
Age: Glaucoma risk increases with age.
Family history: Genetic predisposition matters.
Diabetes and myopia (nearsightedness) are additional risk factors.
Eyes that bulge, copious tears, and very high light sensitivity (photophobia)
What drinks should be avoided for patients with Glaucoma?
Cutting back on coffee and alcohol consumption and drinking lots of water can also aid in healthy eyes.
Open-angle glaucoma can result in what?
Might result in complete blindness if treatment is not receive
True or False: Glaucoma has early symptoms
False
Common Symptoms
Gradual peripheral vision loss
Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)
What do most patients with Glaucoma experience?
Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), which damages the optic nerves in their eyes.
True of False: Sleeping with the head of the bed up can lessen pressure
True
True or False you should track the function of the optic nerve and intraocular pressure
Who is most likely to get Glaucoma?
Adults over 60, African Americans over 40, diabetics, and those with a family history of glaucoma.
What types of food should a patient with Glaucoma eat?
Antioxidant-rich foods: Leafy greens, colorful fruits.
What medical problems can influence an individual's chance of acquiring the ailment?
High blood pressure
What percentage of patient who receive appropriate treatment still lose their vision?
10%
What is closed-angle glaucoma?
an urgent medical concern. Emergency care is needed ASAP after symptoms occur because vision loss can occur in as little as two or three hours. The symptoms of closed-angle glaucoma appear suddenly.
What causes Glaucoma?
Damage to the optic nerve causes glaucoma.
Name a resource that is helpful to patients with Glaucoma?
Low Vision Rehabilitation Centers: Specialized services for visual impairments.
Support Groups: Emotional support and shared experiences.
National Eye Institute (NEI): Online resources and educational materials.
What is the primary cause of early-onset glaucoma?
Inheritance.
If intraocular pressure is 21–25 mmHg, how long will it take to progress?
15 years
What is primary congenital glaucoma?
Is the term used for glaucoma that develops before the age of three and is not accompanied by other problems