Majority of your everyday work and leisure activities
require clear vision, so protecting it is a priority. If you have glaucoma, you
must be more conscious of preventing vision loss. Some types of glaucoma can
take years before blindness occurs, but others may take as quick as a day or
two.
Your regular practices and adherence to medical treatment
play a role in preventing glaucoma-related blindness. Here are some of the
things to consider:
Seek prompt treatment.
Get yearly comprehensive screenings if you are at risk
for the disease (e.g., if you have a family history of glaucoma, if you are 40
and over, etc.). When you recognize the early warning signs of glaucoma like
eye pain (that can turn into migraines), blurred vision, and eye redness,
consult an eye doctor immediately.
Apply your eye drops as
prescribed.
Most cases of glaucoma can be managed with one or a
combination of medications to lower the intraocular pressure. Usually, these
eye drops must be used daily for a prolonged period or even throughout your
life.
Undergo glaucoma surgery if
necessary.
When your condition is severe, medications may not be
enough to keep your eye pressure under control. The eye drops can also be too
inconvenient to use and cause side effects, especially when you have multiple
prescriptions. Your eye doctor will advise you if laser or traditional surgery
is the only effective way to treat your condition.
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