Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases with multi-factorial etiology. There is progressive loss of retinal cells leading to weakness of optic nerve. More than 90% of glaucoma cases in our country remain undiagnosed. Nearly half of glaucoma cases are associated with raised pressure of the eye. The exact mechanism of glaucoma is yet to be fully understood. The most effective treatment of this disease is keeping the eye pressure under control.

Everything You Need to Know

How may types of glaucoma are there?

open angle and closed or narrow angle. Open angle type progresses silently and can be diagnosed by eye care professionals only during routine eye examination. Narrow angle type can give symptoms like headache, seeing rainbow halos usually in the evening. Sometimes acute attack of glaucoma may lead to severe pain in the eyes, blurring of vision and even vomiting.