Glaucoma Awareness Month: How early detection can prevent permanent blindness
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Glaucoma Awareness Month: How early detection can prevent permanent blindness

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Glaucoma refers to a group of eye conditions that can lead to vision loss and blindness by damaging the optic nerve at the back of the eye. Dr Pavan Joshi: Glaucoma is defined as a progressive disease in which high intraocular pressure causes the optic nerve to weaken, leading to eventual loss of vision. Dr Pavan Joshi: Optic Nerve scans can detect glaucoma even before it causes detectable vision loss. Dr Pavan Joshi: A balanced diet, aerobic exercise, weight training, and proper stress management can help lower glaucoma progression by increasing blood supply to the optic nerve, thereby protecting it. Dr Pavan Joshi: A lack of equipment to check peripheral vision, optic nerve head measurements and intraocular pressure leads to gross under-diagnosis of glaucoma.

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Jipmer organises campaign to raise awareness of glaucoma
5 days, 19 hours ago

Jipmer organises campaign to raise awareness of glaucoma

The Hindu  

A walkathon, role-play performance and a lecture session were part of a glaucoma awareness campaign led by Jipmer recently. According to the Department of Ophthalmology, Jipmer, glaucoma, which refers to a group of eye disorders that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased intraocular pressure, is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. As part of observing World …

Doctor explains: Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight—are your eyes at risk?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Doctor explains: Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight—are your eyes at risk?

Firstpost  

Glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve at the back of the eye, can lead to vision loss and even blindness if left untreated. Excerpts: A ‘silent thief of sight’ Dr Pathak: Glaucoma is dubbed the “silent thief of sight” because it slowly deteriorates the eyes and can cause irreparable damage before vision loss occurs. Early …

Private hospital in Chennai to offer free glaucoma consultation till March 31
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Private hospital in Chennai to offer free glaucoma consultation till March 31

The Hindu  

In line with World Glaucoma Week, Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital is offering free glaucoma consultations till March 31 for residents of Chennai concerned about or diagnosed with glaucoma. The free consultation will provide comprehensive eye examinations, including intraocular pressure checks, optic nerve evaluations, and visual field tests. Ashvin Agarwal, chief clinical officer, Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, said glaucoma could lead …

All you need to know about: Glaucoma
1 month, 1 week ago

All you need to know about: Glaucoma

The Hindu  

Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve. In open-angle glaucoma, there is a gradual build up of eye pressure that eventually damages the optic nerve. Closed-angle glaucoma or angle-closure glaucoma occurs when the drainage of the aqueous humour is suddenly blocked, leading to the eye pressure rising quickly and severely. Symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma may include headache, …

Why early detection is crucial for glaucoma? Doctor explains warning signs to watch out for
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why early detection is crucial for glaucoma? Doctor explains warning signs to watch out for

Hindustan Times  

Also known as the sneak thief of sight, glaucoma is one of the most severe eye conditions that can lead to blurred vision and eventually blindness, if not treated on time. Blurred vision, difficulty adjusting to dim light, reduced peripheral vision, halos around lights and eye pain or headaches are some of the early signs that should be taken seriously. …

6 empowering tips for coping with Glaucoma: Insights from an eye doctor
11 months ago

6 empowering tips for coping with Glaucoma: Insights from an eye doctor

Hindustan Times  

6 empowering tips for coping with Glaucoma: Insights from an eye doctor Insider's guide to Glaucoma management: 6 expert tips by an eye doctor. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Glaucoma, often referred to as the "silent thief of sight," is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, leading to progressive vision loss. …

Eyes Under Siege: Combating Glaucoma And Preserving Eyesight
1 year ago

Eyes Under Siege: Combating Glaucoma And Preserving Eyesight

News 18  

In the realm of ocular health, glaucoma emerges as a formidable adversary, stealthily encroaching upon the eyesight of millions, often without a whisper of warning. As India grapples with a burgeoning glaucoma patient population, estimated to be in the millions, the imperative to demystify this ailment, enhance early detection, and refine treatment methodologies has never been more pressing. This damage …

World Glaucoma Day 2024: Early signs of eye disease you shouldn't ignore
1 year ago

World Glaucoma Day 2024: Early signs of eye disease you shouldn't ignore

Hindustan Times  

One of the leading causes of blindness in India, Glaucoma is a common eye problem apart from cataract and refractive error that affects 11.9 million people in the country. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause blindness by damaging a nerve in the back of your eye called the optic nerve. World Glaucoma Day 2024 serves as …

Glaucoma: Understanding, Diagnosis, and Treatment
1 year, 5 months ago

Glaucoma: Understanding, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Deccan Chronicle  

Glaucoma is a chronic eye condition that quietly progresses, leading to permanent vision loss. The optic nerve damage occurs due to elevated intraocular pressure, but surprisingly, Glaucoma can also develop with seemingly normal eye pressure. These risk factors include age over 60, diabetes, hypertension, a history of major eye injury or surgery, a family predisposition to Glaucoma, and the use …

Early detection is key to check glaucoma, say doctors
3 years ago

Early detection is key to check glaucoma, say doctors

The Hindu  

Early detection of glaucoma, a progressive and degenerative disease of the optic nerve leading to irreversible blindness, is key to arrest damage to eyes. Terming the ailment as a “silent thief of sight”, K. Bhujang Shetty, chairman and managing director of Narayana Nethralaya group of hospitals, said there is a need to alert people to have their eyes checked regularly …

Ignoring glaucoma could lead to blindness: Harish Rao
3 years ago

Ignoring glaucoma could lead to blindness: Harish Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Glaucoma can lead to a gradual loss of sight if left ignored for long, which is why everyone should get their eyes checked at least once a year, observed health minister T Harish Rao here on Sunday. Rao was speaking after flagging off a Glaucoma awareness rally at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital marking the World Glaucoma Day. Around three …

World Glaucoma Day 2021: All you need to know
4 years ago

World Glaucoma Day 2021: All you need to know

India Today  

World Glaucoma Day is observed every year on March 12, is to raise awareness about glaucoma and to alert everyone to have regular eye check-ups to detect glaucoma as early as possible. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness, but with early treatment, the damage may get limited and sight may be saved. So the World Glaucoma …

This AI can spot glaucoma that can lead to blindness: Here's how
4 years, 10 months ago

This AI can spot glaucoma that can lead to blindness: Here's how

India TV News  

Using Artificial Intelligence, researchers have developed a quick test to identify which people with glaucoma are at risk of rapid progression to blindness. A new test can detect glaucoma progression 18 months earlier than the current gold standard method, said the study published in the journal Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics. "Being able to diagnose glaucoma at an earlier stage, …

Young Indians in the radar of glaucoma
7 years ago

Young Indians in the radar of glaucoma

ABP News  

New Delhi, Mar 18 : With over 70% of the Indians at a risk of developing glaucoma, on an average, over two lakh of them lose vision. "Awareness should be spread to eliminate blindness caused by glaucoma by encouraging people to get regular eye checks done which also includes optic nerve examination. People with a family history of diabetes, hypertension, …

Glaucoma: New test could save sight of millions by 'starting treatment before blindness symptoms begin'
7 years, 11 months ago

Glaucoma: New test could save sight of millions by 'starting treatment before blindness symptoms begin'

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A pioneering eye test could save the sight of millions by …

Early detection and treatment a must for glaucoma patients(视频)
12 years, 5 months ago

Early detection and treatment a must for glaucoma patients(视频)

China Daily  

Get Flash Player Get Flash Player Download Glaucoma is not one disease, but a group of diseases that can cause permanent blindness if left untreated. "Some drops need to be refrigerated and there's no way in some places like southern India where it's hot, hotter and hottest, or in tropical areas such as equatorial Africa, where you can keep things …

Early detection and treatment a must for glaucoma patients(视频)
12 years, 5 months ago

Early detection and treatment a must for glaucoma patients(视频)

China Daily  

Get Flash Player Get Flash Player Download Glaucoma is not one disease, but a group of diseases that can cause permanent blindness if left untreated. "Some drops need to be refrigerated and there's no way in some places like southern India where it's hot, hotter and hottest, or in tropical areas such as equatorial Africa, where you can keep things …

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