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Congenital Glaucoma: What Is It?
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| A person has congenital glaucoma at birth by definition, and it is usually diagnosed at that time or within the first year of life. It is caused when the eye’s drainage channels don’t develop properly, and the fluid inside the eye cannot drain. When fluid is constantly produced but unable to be drained, intraocular pressure—high pressure behind the eye—builds up. (more...) | |
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How to Recognize an Eye Disorder Early: Glaucoma Symptoms
Worried that you may be suffering from glaucoma eye disease? Here’s a basic rundown of glaucoma symptoms to keep an eye out for—if you notice any of these warning signs, please discuss them with your ophthalmologist or optometrist immediately. Also, if you’re over 70, have diabetes, or have a family history of open-angle glaucoma, your doctor may want you tested as a precaution.
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Narrow Angle Glaucoma vs. Open Angle Glaucoma: Which is Worse?
Knowledge of glaucoma has been around since the time of Hippocrates. Glaucoma eye disease is primarily caused when high pressure inside the eye, called intraocular pressure (IOP), damages the optic nerve. This damage can generally be stopped, but not reversed, by lowering the pressure. Two types of glaucoma are open angle and closed angle glaucoma.
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Top 10 Glaucoma Medications
Optic nerve damage in the eye is known as Glaucoma. Some Glaucoma symptoms are tunnel vision, nausea, reddening of eyes and blurred vision. Medicines for Glaucoma eye disease must be obtained from a doctor as there are many different types of Glaucoma and using the wrong medication would be dangerous.
The prescribed eye drops will reduce the eye pressure and assist with drainage.
1. Beta Blockers
These drops, such as Betagen, cause little discomfort, but patients with lung problems should try to avoid it.
2. Alpha-Agonists
Alphagen sometimes causes allergic reactions, but Alphagen P has decreased many of the effects.
3. Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (CIA)
Azopt is an example of these Glaucoma medications. Side effects occur more with the oral medicine than the drops.
4. Combinations
This is effective for people who would need more than one medication. Xalacom is a combination of Xalatan and Timolol.
5. Prostaglandins
With Xalatan only one drop is necessary at nighttime, but blurred vision can be a side effect.
6. Neuroprotective Drugs
Glaucoma medications, such as Alphagen, are constantly tested to determine if it can protect the optic nerve.
7. Prostamides
These drops, such as Lumigan, are used once a day and are one of the most effective Glaucoma medications.
8. Miotics
It is available in drops or gel. Most of its side effects usually disappear after a week.
9. Epinephrine
These drops, such as Propine, have a dual effect on the eye but heart palpitations can be a side effect.
10. Hyperosmotic Agents
These are Glaucoma medications normally prescribed in emergency situations.
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