Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease that affects the optic nerve — the structure responsible for sending visual information captured by the eyes to the brain.
Typically, the problem is related to an increase in intraocular pressure (IOP), which can cause progressive damage to the optic nerve. If not treated in time, glaucoma can lead to irreversible vision loss.
🌿 Main types of glaucoma:
- Open-angle glaucoma: the most common type, progresses slowly and often without noticeable symptoms at first.
- Angle-closure glaucoma: less common but more severe, it can appear suddenly, causing intense eye pain, nausea, and blurred vision.
- Congenital glaucoma: present from birth, usually detected in babies and young children.
🔍 Warning signs:
- Gradual loss of peripheral (side) vision
- Blurred vision
- Eye pain (in more severe cases)
- Halos around lights
🩺 Prevention:
- Regular eye exams, especially for people over 40 or those with a family history of glaucoma.
- Monitoring and controlling eye pressure with medical follow-up.
Early detection is essential to protect your vision! 🌟
