Glaucoma Management
What is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye conditions in which the optic nerve is damaged at the point at which it leaves the eye. This nerve carries information from the light-sensitive layer in your eye – the retina – to the brain, where it is received as a picture.
Your eye needs a certain amount of pressure to keep the eyeball in shape so that it can work properly. In some people, the damage is caused by raised eye pressure. For some, it’s a weakness in the optic nerve. In most cases both factors are involved but to a varying extent.
In the UK some form of glaucoma affects around two out of every 100 people over the age of 40.
It’s worth noting that while intraocular pressure is an essential metric in evaluating eye health, it operates largely independently of blood pressure. While changes in blood pressure can impact systemic health, they do not necessarily correlate directly with intraocular pressure fluctuations. Thus, maintaining optimal intraocular pressure remains a distinct aspect of eye care, requiring careful monitoring and management.
There are three main types of Glaucoma
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