Types of Glaucoma and Treatments
The two main types of glaucoma are open angle and chronic primary glaucoma (POAG) and acute angle closure glaucoma. The “corner” in the two cases the drainage angle of the eye that controls the flow of aqueous humor. Among other changes normal tension glaucoma, pigmentary glaucoma, secondary glaucoma and congenital glaucoma. intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured with a tonometer. Some tonometers blow a puff of air at the surface of the eye. Other rest gently on the surface of the eye is numbed with eye drops.
If the intraocular pressure remains high, the devastation caused by open-angle glaucoma can progress to tunnel vision develops, and you will be able to see objects directly ahead.Angle glaucoma. In closed-angle glaucoma or angle closure symptoms such as sudden pain of the eyes, headaches, halos around lights, dilated pupils, vision loss, red eyes, nausea and vomiting.
These symptoms may last several hours and then again for a new round. Each attack takes with it part of their area of tension glaucoma vision.Normal. Like POAG, normal tension glaucoma (also called normal pressure glaucoma, low tension glaucoma or low-pressure glaucoma) is a type of open angle glaucoma, vision loss due to optic nerve damage may result. But in normal tension glaucoma, the IOP of the eye maintained within the normal range.
Moreover, pain is unlikely and permanent damage to the optic nerve of the eye can not be detected until symptoms such as tunnel vision because occur.The normal tension glaucoma is not known. However, many doctors believe is linked to insufficient blood flow to the optic nerve. normal tension glaucoma is more common among those in Japan are women and / or a history of vascular disease.
Pigmentary glaucoma. This rare form of glaucoma caused by pigment deposited in the iris, which blocked the drainage angle, allowing the aqueous humor leaves the eye. Over time, the inflammatory reaction in the form of compensation blocked the drainage system.
You probably signs of pigmentary glaucoma, though some blurred vision and pain can occur after exercise. Pigmentary glaucoma affects mostly white males in their mid-30s to mid 40s.Secondary glaucoma. Symptoms of chronic glaucoma following an eye injury could indicate secondary glaucoma, which can also develop in the presence of an eye infection, inflammation, tumor, enlarged cataracts.
Congenital glaucoma. This hereditary form of glaucoma is present at birth, with 80 percent of diagnosed cases per year of age. These children are born with narrow angles, or other defects in the drainage system is difficult to eye.It signs of congenital glaucoma to detect, because children are too young to understand what is happening. If you notice a cloudy, white, moist eyes, enlarged or leaving your child, please consult your ophthalmologist. Congenital glaucoma is more common in boys than in girls.
treatment of glaucoma
Treatment, surgery for glaucoma, laser, or drugs, depending on the severity. Eye drops with medication to reduce intraocular pressure in general, to control the glaucoma. Since glaucoma is often painless, people careless about strict use of eye drops that can control the eye pressure and help prevent permanent eye damage.
In fact, the failure of a program of prescribed glaucoma medication is a major cause of blindness caused by glaucoma. If you find that the drops for glaucoma are uncomfortable or difficult, never leave without first talking to your ophthalmologist about possible alternative therapies