It is the type of glaucoma that occurs secondary to long term steroid intake (Topical, inhalational, oral, or any other route) There are basically two terms under this umbrella of secondary glaucoma. Steroid induced ocular hypertension It is the condition where steroid intake has caused the intraocular pressure or the eye pressure to increase. But …
Follow the link to know about the retina. Layers of retina The retina is made up of 10 layers where different types of nerve cells connect with each other and finally exit the eye through the optic nerve. Follow the link to know about the nerve cell The important nerve cell related to glaucoma, is …
Other than general ophthalmological evaluation, there are certain basic investigations to be done for glaucoma. Tonometry Applanation tonometry – gold standard way of measuring the intraocular pressure (eye pressure) Gonioscope Using a mirrored lens, the angles of the eye are visualized. It is usually done in a dim room settings. Follow the link to know …
It is a serious condition that occurs when there is a sudden increase in pressure inside the eye. It is an emergency and if not treated promptly, may result in decreased vision or worse, permanent vision loss. Follow this link to know- What is the angle of the eye? Follow this link to know about …
As I have explained in the previous articles (Primary angle-closure suspect, acute angle closure & What are the different types of glaucoma?), in angle-closure suspect and angle-closure glaucoma, the angle of the eye is narrow. This leads to a sudden or slow increase in eye pressure (intraocular pressure). To treat that or to …
Follow the link to know – What is the angle of the eye?? Primary angle-closure suspect It is the condition where the angle of the eye is narrow -which is abnormal. But, there is no evidence of glaucoma or increased intraocular pressure or any permanent angle changes. Depending on the risk factors you have, your …
Glaucoma can be classified in different ways. It can be primary glaucoma – which means that the disease is not associated with any other conditions or it can be secondary glaucoma – which is associated with other eye conditions. The most common classification is open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma. What is “Angle” in the eye? Follow …
Unfortunately, there is no cure for Glaucoma. But if diagnosed early and managed properly, the disease progression can be slowed down drastically and blindness can be prevented. That is the reason glaucoma screening is important- to diagnose the disease early. Who should get a Glaucoma screening done? Ideally, everyone over 40 years of age needs …
The majority of the cases of glaucoma are asymptomatic. That means, even when the pressure inside the eye is high and the nerve damage is happening, the patients do not realize it until it’s too late. That is why glaucoma is nick-named “the silent thief of vision”. What is a Visual field? Close one eye, …
Glaucoma is a disease of the eye. It is caused by damage to the part of the optic nerve that is inside the eye. It is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the world. Follow the link to know – What is optic nerve? Follow the link to understand the basic structure …
