What is glaucoma

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There are many kinds of eye diseases, we know there are myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, astigmatism, bluish green, and for the first few are more familiar, just do not know what glaucoma is like, so let's understand what glaucoma is.

What is glaucoma

First, glaucoma refers to a kind of eye disease with intermittent or continuous increase of intraocular pressure. Continuous high intraocular pressure can cause damage to various parts of the eyeball tissue and visual function. If not treated in time, the visual field can be completely lost and blind.

Secondly, there are four types of glaucoma: congenital glaucoma, primary glaucoma, secondary glaucoma and mixed glaucoma. The symptoms of these four kinds of glaucoma are different, so their treatment methods will be different. When you find eye problems, you must seek medical treatment in time.

Third, glaucoma due to increased intraocular pressure caused by optic disc (formerly known as optic papilla) depression, visual field defect, can eventually lead to blindness of serious eye disease.

matters needing attention

Glaucoma in peacetime to pay more attention to the use of eyes, do not over use eyes after a period of time need to rest for a period of time, do not lie reading, do not let the eyes by any stimulation, these are the most important ways to protect the eyes.