March 12th is World Glaucoma Day ๐๏ธ
- Mar 12, 2024
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March 12th is World Glaucoma Day ๐๏ธ
Glaucoma โ The Thief of Sight!
There are two main types of glaucoma; open-angle and closed-angle. Open-angle is the most common and develops slowly. Closed-angle occurs acutely โก
The symptoms of open-angle Glaucoma are:
๐น๏ธGradually progressive visual field loss
๐น๏ธOptic nerve changes
Symptoms of closed-angle Glaucoma include:
๐น๏ธSudden ocular pain
๐น๏ธSeeing halos around lights
๐น๏ธRed eye
๐น๏ธVery high intraocular pressure
๐น๏ธNausea and vomiting
๐น๏ธSudden decreased vision
If you are experiencing any of this symptoms, please connect with your eye care professional.
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