Glaucoma is an eye condition that causes an increase of pressure in the eye that leads to optic nerve damage. It can occur at any age but most commonly seen in older adults. Usually, glaucoma has no early warning signs, but the condition gradually worsens the vision that leads to irreversible permanent blindness. So it's necessary to have a frequent eye examination.
Aqueous humor which is the fluid inside the eye flows through a mesh-like channel. If these channels are blocked partially or completely, the natural pressure in the eye increases which leads to intraocular pressure (IOP). The increased IOP may cause damage to the optic nerve that leads to losing the vision or complete blindness.
Risk factors of glaucoma include:
Five different types of glaucoma are there:
The signs of glaucoma differ based on the stage and type of the condition.
Open-angle glaucoma:
Angle-closure glaucoma:
Well experienced and qualified Ophthalmologists can treat glaucoma. Depending on the severity of the disease, doctors can prescribe medications and eye drops. Ophthalmologists can also perform glaucoma surgery.
The approximate price for glaucoma treatment can range from 10,000 to 50,000 in Hyderabad. The cost may vary depending on the following factors:
However, this is not an exact cost for glaucoma treatment in Hyderabad. So, please have a discussion with an Ophthalmologist regarding the cost.
Doctors will review medical history and perform a physical examination. After these, the following few tests may be suggested:
The damage or loss of vision due to glaucoma cannot be reversed. However, the treatment can further prevent vision loss when there is an early diagnosis. The treatment mainly focuses on decreasing intraocular pressure. Based on the condition, treatment may be eye drops, oral medications, and surgery, or a combination of any of these.
Some of the health care tips and measures that can help to control eye pressure are: