Glaucoma Treatment in Patna, Bihar
Glaucoma (popularly called as kala motiyabind) is a
progressive
irreversible disease of the optic nerve of the eye. It is
also called a silent
thief of the eye because of the asymptomatic nature of the
disease in
the early stages of glaucoma. Therefore regular eye exam by
a
glaucoma specialist is important to detect glaucoma early in
the course
of the disease.
Glaucoma is a multigenetic disease where multiple factors
are
responsible for the occurrence of the disease in a patient.
It is of various
types like primary open angle glaucoma, closed angle
glaucoma,
congential glaucoma. It is possible that many members of the
same
family can suffer from glaucoma because of the hereditary
inheritance.
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial in preserving
vision in
people with glaucoma. High eye pressure is the main culprit
in
glaucoma. Eye pressure can be controlled by usage of eye
drops,
lasers or surgeries.