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Glaucoma
is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve. Inside the
eye, there is a gland that makes fluid, which circulates, and
nourishes the eye. This fluid is in a continual process of
production and drainage within the eye. Inadequate drainage of
this fluid may result in a build up of pressure. If extra
pressure persists, damage to the optic nerve may result, hence the
diagnosis of glaucoma.
Your ophthalmologist may refer to this disease as the “sneak thief of sight” because there are usually no early symptoms. There is no pain and visual loss is gradual, and generally unrecognizable in the early stages. This form of glaucoma is referred to as open-angle glaucoma. An uncommon type of glaucoma associated with symptoms of head pain, nausea, hazy vision, and vomiting is known as angle-closure glaucoma. Variables that may put you at a higher risk for open-angle glaucoma are: People 60 years or older, African Americans, and a family history of the disease. The best way to rule out glaucoma, and other eye diseases is to have regular dilated eye exams. There is no cure for glaucoma but with proper treatment and regular eye exams a patient can lead a normal and productive life with little or no vision loss. Carl V. Migliazzo, M.D. and Sara S. O’Connell, M.D. specialize in glaucoma at the Kansas City Eye Clinic. Click here to learn more about glaucoma. If you have any specific questions regarding glaucoma, please email us or call the Kansas City Eye Clinic 913-341-3100.
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