Glaucoma
A glaucoma is a group of conditions that causes optic nerve damage. The optic nerve is located at the back of the eye and helps in visualization by transmitting visual signals from the eye to the brain. Blindness could result from optic nerve damage. The optic nerve is damaged in glaucoma due to unusually high pressure exerted on it. This optic nerve damage could eventually lead to blindness. Glaucoma is also said to be the leading cause of adult blindness.
The patient has undetectable to no symptoms in a few types of glaucoma. The effect is so consistent that it would not be noticed until the condition has progressed to a critical stage.
Glaucoma symptoms include:
- Visual impairment
- Hazy vision
- Continual headache
- Redness of the eyes
- Vomiting, nausea, and stomach upset
- Eye discomfort
Glaucoma Causes
- Certain ethnic populations like African Americans.
- Family history
- Physical Injuries severe enough to cause an increase in eye pressure
- Certain ocular Inflammatory disorders
- Corticosteroid use for a long time -results in secondary glaucoma
Risk Factors for Glaucoma
- If you smoke, you are more likely to develop glaucoma.
- Diabetes, heart disease, sickle cell anemia, and high blood pressure are all examples of conditions.
- Have thin corneas that are particularly thin in the center.
- Higher degrees of hyperopia
- corticosteroid medications for an extended period
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disease that is a big burden on not only the patient but also their families and the societies at large. India is emerging as the Diabetic capital of the world, which itself shows the gravity of the issue. Diabetes affects the eyes also, if not treated and managed well. In severe cases, there can be permanent loss of vision.
Thus it is very important that the Blood sugar levels are kept in control and the key lies in periodic routine eye check-ups for diagnosis and evaluation of Diabetic Retinopathy.
What is the meaning of Retinopathy?
Many people have diabetes because of which their retina is damaged by the high blood sugar level in their body causing diabetic retinopathy.
It should be treated as soon as it is detected so that you don’t have to face major problems. At Sattva eye Care, you can have the knowledgeable advice of our ophthalmologists who can give you effective treatment on time.
What causes Diabetic Retinopathy?
The main cause we know is diabetes. As long as a person suffers from diabetes there are chances of having retinopathy. While the other causes include:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor diet
- Sedentary lifestyle
If you can control these causes then you can be safe from retinopathy and live a healthy life.
What are the preventive methods of diabetic retinopathy?
- Your physical, as well as eye check-up, should be undertaken through intervals
- By maintaining a healthy diet and to keep the cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar under control
- You should immediately concern a doctor if you detect any changes in your vision.
- Keep exercising daily
Never miss an eye check-up if there is an existing problem in your eyes. At Sattva Eye Care, the top ophthalmologists are always concerned about your eyes and health and to get their consultation you are just an appointment away.