How is glaucoma symptom treated?

Update Date: 2023-04-19 Source: Network

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Glaucoma is a group of diseases characterized by optic papilla atrophy and depression, visual field defect and vision decline. Pathological intraocular pressure elevation and insufficient blood supply of optic nerve are the primary risk factors of glaucoma. The tolerance of optic nerve to pressure damage is also related to the occurrence and development of glaucoma. How is glaucoma symptom treated? Let's talk about it

How is glaucoma symptom treated?

When acute attack of acute angle closure glaucoma, local frequency drops of mydriasis agent should be given, and combined application should be made at the same time β- Adrenergic receptor blockers, oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, etc. After the intraocular pressure is reduced and the inflammatory reaction is controlled, laser resection or other anti glaucoma surgery should be considered.

Primary open-angle glaucoma can be treated with drugs, topical drip of 1-2 kinds of eye drugs to control intraocular pressure at a safe level, and regular review. Drug treatment is not ideal, can use laser treatment, or do filtering surgery, currently the most commonly used filtering surgery is trabeculectomy.

Congenital glaucoma in infants is mainly treated by surgery, which can be treated by goniotomy and trabeculotomy; Early adolescent glaucoma can be the same as open-angle glaucoma. Trabeculotomy or trabeculectomy can be performed when drug treatment can not be controlled.

matters needing attention

1. Suffering from glaucoma, should not be too nervous, psychological adjustment helps to recover, avoid anger. 2. Diet, pay attention not to drink strong tea and coffee, should eat more cellulose rich vegetables such as celery, towel gourd, parsley and fruits, to keep the stool unobstructed. 3. Don't work in a dark room for a long time. Turn on the lights when you watch TV. Don't watch movies. Don't wear dark sunglasses. 4. The intraocular pressure should be reexamined frequently and the records should be kept so as to get the timely guidance from the doctor.