Glaucoma

What is Glaucoma ❓

 An group of eye diseases that cause progressive damage to the eye's optic nerve 👁

 Risk factors: high fluid pressure in the eye, older age, ethnicity & family history, diabetes, short/long sightedness 👓

What are the Symptoms of Glaucoma ❓

 Usually no symptoms at first

 Vision changes (e.g. haloes/rainbows/blurring) 🌈

 Pain/redness of eye 💢

 Headaches

How do you Diagnose Glaucoma ❓

 Routine eye examination

 Referral to an eye specialist 👨‍⚕️

How do you Treat Glaucoma ❓

 Regular eye reviews/monitoring 🔍

 Eye drops to relieve pain and pressure in the eye

 Laser treatment/Surgery to reduce eye pressure 🏥

Why should I Worry about Glaucoma ❓

 It can lead to partial or complete vision loss 🤕

Missing routine eye examinations can lead to delayed diagnosis 📆