Open-angle glaucoma is considered chronic because IOP generally rises slowly. Angle-closure glaucoma may be chronicoracute. Chronic angle-closure (sometimes called narrow-angle or “creeping” glaucoma) is usually gradual, like POAG. Acute angle-closure is sudden and causes a significant increase in...
Ocular hypertension is when the pressure inside your eye is higher than normal. It results from poor drainage of fluid inside the eye. Increased eye pressure can cause…
Open-Angle Glaucoma In contrast to all our efforts to treat patients and not simply their conditions, glaucoma remains one of the diseases for which we still break this tenet. The mainstay of glaucoma therapy is to control intraocular pressure (IOP), base...
High blood pressure What are the symptoms of age-related macular disease? The symptoms of macular degeneration are similar to other eye conditions, making it difficult to detect initially. Early AMD is usually asymptomatic, meaning symptoms won’t be noticeable. It's advised you see an opt...
Glaucoma is an optic neuropathy, considered as the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is characterized by selective death of retinal ganglion cells (RGC) and a progressive loss of vision. Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is one of the most important risk factors for developing...
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that predominantly affects older adults. Although the condition can cause debilitating pain and stiffness, effective treatments are available to manage symptoms.
Diabetic retinopathy. This is when there is damage to the retina, the light-sensitive part at the back of the eye. Glaucoma. This is an increase in the pressure inside the eye. This can cause complete blindness if not treated. Refractive errors. Refractory errors causeblurred vision. This gr...
It may take longer than expected for your cornea to heal. You may have increased pain. Your vision may be worse than before surgery. You may develop glaucoma (increased pressure), cataracts (clouding of the lens), or long-term inflammation. You may lose your vision. You may have dry ...
The fourth stage involvesglaucoma, which involves increased pressure inside of your eye due to fluid build-up. This may be painful. Stage five is the final stage of Coats’ disease: Your eye becomes blind. The pain from stage four may persist, or pain may develop for the first time as ...
Glaucoma eye drops Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Hypertension medication Ophthalmic surgery (refractive,cataract, eyelid surgery) Parkinson's disease medication Behavioural causes Wearing contact lenses for too long Typically, most lenses should not be worn for longer than 12 hours, unless they areex...