Eye Health and Diseases Specialist Opr. Dr. Nükhet Zaim, called ‘silent thief’ glaucoma He made important warnings about him, emphasizing that this disease, which affects millions of people in the world and progresses without symptoms, may lead to sudden and lasting vision loss if not treated.
Opr. Dr. Zaim, “Glaucoma, among the people is known as eye blood pressure or Karasu disease. As a result of the increase in intraocular pressure is a serious eye disease that damages the nerve. Normally, the fluid in the eye is thrown out in a balanced way, the pressure of this fluid increases.
“He progresses without symptoms”
Opr. Dr. Zaim, “The most dangerous side of glaucoma in the early stages of the disease does not cause any pain, redness or significant visual impairment. However, when the disease progresses, especially in environmental vision losses are noticed and sudden loss of vision may occur if not intervened,” he said.
“Pay attention to risk quotes”
Opr. Dr. Zaim shared the following information about the factors that increase the risk of glaucoma:
“In particular, individuals over the age of 40, those with a history of glaucoma in the family, patients with diabetes, high or low blood pressure, migraine patients, long -term cortisone treatment should be at least once a year to measure eye pressure.”
“Early diagnosis is important”
Opr. Dr. Zaim, “Glaucoma caused by the loss of vision is not possible to return, but early diagnosis of the disease can be stopped. Regular eye examination and eye pressure measurement, is the most effective way to maintain vision,” he said.
“Glaucoma Treatment”
For early diagnosis and effective treatment of glaucoma, Opr records that very wide eye examinations are performed with the latest technology devices. Dr. Zaim, “In the treatment process, according to the patient’s condition, eye drops, laser treatments and surgical methods are applied,” he ended his words.
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