To create a new drainage channel for fluid in glaucoma patients.
Age, family history of glaucoma, medical conditions like diabetes and hypertension, and prolonged use of corticosteroids.
A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often associated with increased intraocular pressure (IOP).
It examines the angle where the iris meets the cornea.
Prostaglandin analogs to increase fluid outflow and beta-blockers to decrease fluid production.
To monitor IOP and optic nerve health and to prevent vision loss.
A laser treatment that improves drainage in glaucoma patients.
Severe eye pain, nausea and vomiting, and sudden vision loss.
It is the most common form, characterized by gradual loss of vision and clogged drainage canals over time.
Early detection and treatment.
Angle-closure glaucoma is less common but more severe, with a sudden increase in IOP and symptoms like severe headache, nausea, and blurred vision.
An imbalance in the production and drainage of aqueous humor.
Often asymptomatic, but may include loss of peripheral vision and difficulty adjusting to darkness.
Measurement of IOP, assessment of the optic nerve, and visual field tests.
