yes it can stay far far away from it!
the doctor decides wheather or not the parent needs to know whats going on
im not sure, but when i had to go to the doctor to find out my prescription, they automatically tested me for glaucoma. i had to pay for the exam.
Glaucoma can be treated, and the sooner the better. The damage that has already occurred from glaucoma cannot be repaired-it will either stay the same or get worse. Catching glaucoma at its earliest stages and treating it promptly will increase the odds of keeping one's vision.All of the various glaucoma treatments and procedures are aimed at reducing eye pressure. Eye pressure doesn't necessarily cause glaucoma, but once it develops, eye pressure speeds up the destructive process.There are a number of different treatments for glaucoma:Eye dropsoral medicationSurgery
Because patients with Marfan are at increased risk of glaucoma, they should have the fluid pressure inside the eye measured every year as part of an eye examination. Glaucoma can be treated with medications or with surgery.
Only after its approved by the doctor/optician.
I wouldnt if I were you. Being a doctor, I know that your heart would explode
To find information on glaucoma treatment one could make an appointment with a doctor or look for information available in various medical online sites such as WebMD or MayoClinic. There is also a foundation for glaucoma that has a website.
Many times the Glaucoma become stable and that time doctor advises you to continue the same medication.. But you must have a regular follow up for that and consult the doctor if you find any problem immediately.
There are several different types of laser surgery for treating different types of glaucoma. Some types of glaucoma do not require laser surgery and can be treated with medication. Inquiring with the doctor over the case should establish this. If the glaucoma has become severe laser surgery is often the last option before actual invasive surgery. It is rare that there is a loss of eye site due to this type of surgery. It should be noted that this surgery can not return eyesight that has already been lost nor can it cure glaucoma. As such, consistent careful monitoring after the surgery is necessary. This will decrease the chances of severe side effects as well.
Chronic opthalmic conditions include glaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, and retinitis. Glaucoma can be treated with a variety of pharmacologic agents depending on if its wide-angle or closed-angle, acute or chronic. Inflammation and infections can be treated with antibiotics and immunosuppressants, respectively. Cataracts can be surgically corrected.
In itself, most types of glaucoma are not life-threatening. Glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve. There are four types of glaucoma and they are all characterized by increased pressure within the eyeball, which is what causes damage to the optic nerve. However, certain medications used to treat glaucoma can have life-threatening side-effects. It is important that, if one is taking such medications, one remains regularly monitored by a doctor. "Closed-angle" glaucoma can also be life-threatening.