Understanding the specific type of Glaucoma is essential for tailoring an effective treatment plan, as the underlying causes and associated factors may vary widely.
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On World Glaucoma Day learn about the common misconceptions surrounding glaucoma, a serious eye condition that can cause blindness, and the importance of early detection and medical attention from an expert.
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. This condition can cause vision loss and even blindness if left untreated.
Childhood Glaucoma: The symptoms of glaucoma depend on the type and stage of the individual's condition. Glaucoma can affect one eye or both.
Glaucoma is more common in the elderly but can develop at any age. Congenital glaucoma happens at birth while infantile glaucoma occurs in the first three years of life. Another form of glaucoma called juvenile glaucoma can happen to children up to ten years of age.
Glaucoma is a condition that damages the nerve of the eye. The increased pressure in the eye, which is known as intraocular pressure, can damage the optic nerve which is responsible for sending images to the brain. If the damage worsens, glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss or even total blindness within a few years.
New study conducted in rats shows that chemical known to protect nerve cells also slows glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the study centers on the watery fluid inside the eye on which its function depends.
As part of yet another AI breakthrough, AI can now detect glaucoma in people to know if they can be prone to blindness
New Delhi: Every eighth individual in India above the age of 40 is suffering from glaucoma or is at a high risk of developing it, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) said on
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