Every individual has a unique pressure that is good for their eye. Whereas one person may have a pressure of 29 and be on no drops, another person may have a pressure of 15 and going blind. Each person should ask their physician what their ideal pressure is — a goal which is determined by […]

If someone were to raise your blood pressure your eye pressure might go up immediately. Just as quickly your eye would compensate for this and return your eye pressure to its usual level . However, increased blood pressure over a longer period of time could lead to decreased circulation to your eye which would be […]

In many instances, the glaucoma drops themselves have a side effect of causing dry eyes. Increasing their use would not only exacerbate the dryness but also not follow the prescribed dosing interval.

In narrow angle glaucoma it is better to avoid anticholinergic it is better to consult your physician before taking any drug

It is very important to take your eye drops consistently (compliance). Inconsistent use of drops will cause pressure fluctuation (diurnal variation) in the intraocular pressure (IOP) and causes more damage to optic nerve.. Therefore, when you miss a morning dose of your medicine, take it later in the day when you remember. If you forget […]

The signs or symptoms of glaucoma can vary depending on the type Primary open-angle glaucoma often develops slowly and painlessly, with no early warning signs. It can gradually destroy your vision without you knowing it. The first indication that you have glaucoma may occur after you’ve already lost some vision. Acute-angle closure glaucoma results from […]

If diagnosed at an early stage, glaucoma can often be controlled with little or no further vision loss. If left untreated, first peripheral vision and then central vision will be affected, and blindness may result.

The optic nerve, at the back of the eye, carries visual information to the brain. As the optic nerve fibres are damaged, the amount and quality of information sent to the brain decreases and a loss of vision occurs.

Unfortunately, any vision loss due to glaucoma usually cannot be restored. This is why regular preventive eye examinations are so important. Low-vision rehabilitation services, which include the use of specialized optical devices and training, may benefit people with severe vision loss from glaucoma.

The passages that normally allow fluid within your eye to drain become clogged or blocked. Fluid within your eye then builds up and increases pressure on the optic nerve. The nerve fibres and blood vessels in the optic nerve are easily damaged by this pressure, resulting in vision loss. An injury, infection or tumour in […]