Question: I was just told that I have a cataract and glaucoma - more pronounced in the left eye and a recommendation for surgery was made. I have tried several drops for glaucoma and have allergic reactions to them. What is the best way to handle this medical issue?
Answer: If you have a Cataract and Glaucoma that cannot be medically controlled then you may not have any choice other than Cataract Surgery. Cataract Surgery in fact is the only way to treat a Cataract. When you have Glaucoma-depending on the type of Glaucoma that you have-it is possible to treat the Glaucoma with certain types of laser treatments that can reduce the intraocular pressure. In addition there is a surgical procedure called ECP that can be combined with Cataract Surgery that can also be used to treat Glaucoma. This really depends on the type of Glaucoma that you have as well as the severity of the condition. Your best solution is to find a top Cataract Surgeon and follow their direction on the best course of treatment.
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Showing posts with label glaucoma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label glaucoma. Show all posts
Monday, May 16, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Glaucoma Risks in Asians
Researchers from the Kellogg Eye Center of the University of Michigan reported on the incidence of Glaucoma in Asians in a study published in the journal Ophthalmology (March 2011). Racial-ethnicity risk rates help people and doctors plan for eye care and take extra precautions if appropriate. Since Asian Americans are the second fastest growing population in the U.S., a trend likely to continue for years to come, such risk information is very useful and helpful.
Of the various racial groups in the United States it is generally known that African Americans have the highest risk for Glaucoma of about 12% percent. The rate of Narrow Angle Glaucoma (NAG) was higher in Asian Americans than in any other racial group in the study and highest of all among Chinese and Vietnamese Americans. With NAG, the part of the eye that drains excess fluid becomes blocked and pressure builds up in the eye; the patient usually feels severe, rapid-onset pain and needs immediate treatment to prevent vision damage. The risk of Normal Tension Glaucoma (NTG) was three to 10 times higher in Japanese Americans than other Asian ethnicities studied.With NTG, the optic nerve and vision sustain damage even though the pressure within the eye remains within "normal" levels. Among Asian Americans, Open Angle Glaucoma (OAG) rates were highest among Japanese Americans (about 9.5 percent), followed by Indian and Pakistani Americans (about 7.7 percent).
Of the various racial groups in the United States it is generally known that African Americans have the highest risk for Glaucoma of about 12% percent. The rate of Narrow Angle Glaucoma (NAG) was higher in Asian Americans than in any other racial group in the study and highest of all among Chinese and Vietnamese Americans. With NAG, the part of the eye that drains excess fluid becomes blocked and pressure builds up in the eye; the patient usually feels severe, rapid-onset pain and needs immediate treatment to prevent vision damage. The risk of Normal Tension Glaucoma (NTG) was three to 10 times higher in Japanese Americans than other Asian ethnicities studied.With NTG, the optic nerve and vision sustain damage even though the pressure within the eye remains within "normal" levels. Among Asian Americans, Open Angle Glaucoma (OAG) rates were highest among Japanese Americans (about 9.5 percent), followed by Indian and Pakistani Americans (about 7.7 percent).
Monday, April 4, 2011
Worldwide Glaucoma Survey and Status
According to a recent article in Lancet (March 30, 2011) reporting on population based surveys, most medical practitioners have regular contact with adults who have one of the two forms of glaucoma: open-angle glaucoma or angle-closure glaucoma. The surveys indicate that one in 40 adults older than 40 years has glaucoma with loss of visual function, which equates to 60 million people worldwide being affected and 8·4 million being bilaterally blind. Even in developed countries, half of glaucoma cases are undiagnosed. Glaucoma is mostly asymptomatic until late in the disease when visual problems arise. Vision loss from glaucoma cannot be recovered, and improved screening and detection methods for glaucoma are needed. Glaucoma is commonly treated with daily eye drops, but adherence to treatment is often unsatisfactory suggesting that other treatment options such as glaucoma laser treatment, neuroprotective strategies and even gene therapy might be useful in the future. Preventing eye health damage and vision loss from glaucoma requires early detection, diagnosis and treatment for the long term preservation of vision.
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