BODY SIGNAL ALERT VISION, CYLINDRICAL:TREATMENT
If you think you might have glaucoma, it’s important to act quickly, since once the blood flow to the optic nerve starts to slow down, your vision may be permanently affected. Prompt treatment will save much of the optic nerve and thus your vision. Your doctor will prescribe special eye-drops and medication such as Betoptic and Pilocarpine, which will open the drainage channel and decrease the amount of aqueous humor your eye produces. This will allow the aqueous humor to drain as well as decrease the pressure on the vitreous humor, and your vision will return almost immediately. In order to prevent future problems caused by glaucoma, these medications will probably become part of your daily routine for the rest of your life. The good news is that your eyesight will probably stay the same.
In rare instances, medication will not be effective in reducing the pressure on the optic nerve. If this is the case, you will probably be advised to undergo a surgical procedure that will permanently improve the drainage from the eye. The operation will consist of making a small cut that will increase the size of the drainage channel. This is usually done with laser surgery or by inserting a small tube through which the fluid can drain. Either procedure will ensure that your vision is saved.
Once you’ve been diagnosed with glaucoma, you’ll need regular eye checkups at least once a year. This is especially true if you are over 60 or if you have diabetes or hypertension.
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