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TESTS THAT CONFIRMS THAT YOU HAVE GLAUCOMA

Before you can be precisely diagnosed of glaucoma, there are tests have to be conducted on you.

These tests includes;

  1. Visual acuity:  This is done to examine the level at which you can see things around you.
  2. Opthalmoscopy: this test is done to examine the health of your optic nerves.
  3. Tonometry: this is a measure of the intraocular pressure of the eyes.
  4. Visual field analysis: This is measure of how well your eyes can see things via side view while looking straight.

While the above are the major tests that confirms the Glaucoma diagnosis, other tests includes

OCT

Pachymetry

Gonioscopy.

TESTS THAT CONFIRMS THAT YOU HAVE GLAUCOMA

Before you can be precisely diagnosed of glaucoma, there are tests have to be conducted on you.

These tests includes;

  1. Visual acuity:  This is done to examine the level at which you can see things around you.
  2. Opthalmoscopy: this test is done to examine the health of your optic nerves.
  3. Tonometry: this is a measure of the intraocular pressure of the eyes.
  4. Visual field analysis: This is measure of how well your eyes can see things via side view while looking straight.

While the above are the major tests that confirms the Glaucoma diagnosis, other tests includes

OCT

Pachymetry

Gonioscopy.

TESTS THAT CONFIRMS THAT YOU HAVE GLAUCOMA

Before you can be precisely diagnosed of glaucoma, there are tests have to be conducted on you.

These tests includes;

  1. Visual acuity:  This is done to examine the level at which you can see things around you.
  2. Opthalmoscopy: this test is done to examine the health of your optic nerves.
  3. Tonometry: this is a measure of the intraocular pressure of the eyes.
  4. Visual field analysis: This is measure of how well your eyes can see things via side view while looking straight.

While the above are the major tests that confirms the Glaucoma diagnosis, other tests includes

OCT

Pachymetry

Gonioscopy.

GLAUCOMA TREATMENT

Glaucoma has no cure. But however it can be managed effectively to preserve vision.

The cause of glaucoma remains unknown. Hence treatment  borders around intraocular pressure reduction and protection of the optic nerves.

Reducing intraocular pressure basically involves reducing production of aqueous humor and or increasing outflow of aqueous humor. These are achieved with the use of systemic and topical medications ( eyedrops and tablets).

Protection of the optic nerve involves moping free radicals that sucks up all the Oxygen needed by the optic nerve. Use of antioxidants  helps mop up free radicals and oxygen ions.

YOU ARE ARE AT RISK OF HAVING GLAUCOMA IF:
  1. You are over 40yrs of age
  2. You have a family member with glaucoma.
  3. You are hypertensive
  4. You are african
  5. Have a refractive Error..
  6. High cornea thickness
  7. You are a regular consumer of corticosteroids.
WHEN SURGERY FAILS…

In time past and even in recent times, we have had people who came down with eye conditions like glaucoma, cataract, retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and even after treatment, their vision never improved again.

Even after series of surgeries, patients could no longer get their lives back.

It is usually very difficult to cope with the new reality of not been able to do those things that puts smiles on your face and bring joy to your soul.

Low vision simply refers to visual acuity of less than 6/18 in the better and visual field of less 5 degrees of arc with the presence of underlying pathologies.

It is a very sad reality for most of these patients to come to terms with the fact that they have been diagnosed with low vision and they might have to make some permanent and noticeable changes to their lives inorder to go through life without much hinderance.

Low vision therapy employs the use of both optical and non optical low vision aids to maximize the little vision the patient has left.

Low vision aids includes telescopes, magnifiers, CCTV et.c

WHEN SURGERY FAILS…

In time past and even in recent times, we have had people who came down with eye conditions like glaucoma, cataract, retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and even after treatment, their vision never improved again.

Even after series of surgeries, patients could no longer get their lives back.

It is usually very difficult to cope with the new reality of not been able to do those things that puts smiles on your face and bring joy to your soul.

Low vision simply refers to visual acuity of less than 6/18 in the better and visual field of less 5 degrees of arc with the presence of underlying pathologies.

It is a very sad reality for most of these patients to come to terms with the fact that they have been diagnosed with low vision and they might have to make some permanent and noticeable changes to their lives inorder to go through life without much hinderance.

Low vision therapy employs the use of both optical and non optical low vision aids to maximize the little vision the patient has left.

Low vision aids includes telescopes, magnifiers, CCTV et.c

WHEN SURGERY FAILS…

In time past and even in recent times, we have had people who came down with eye conditions like glaucoma, cataract, retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and even after treatment, their vision never improved again.

Even after series of surgeries, patients could no longer get their lives back.

It is usually very difficult to cope with the new reality of not been able to do those things that puts smiles on your face and bring joy to your soul.

Low vision simply refers to visual acuity of less than 6/18 in the better and visual field of less 5 degrees of arc with the presence of underlying pathologies.

It is a very sad reality for most of these patients to come to terms with the fact that they have been diagnosed with low vision and they might have to make some permanent and noticeable changes to their lives inorder to go through life without much hinderance.

Low vision therapy employs the use of both optical and non optical low vision aids to maximize the little vision the patient has left.

Low vision aids includes telescopes, magnifiers, CCTV et.c

HEALTHY DIET, HEALTHY LIFE….

Back in the days, our forefathers lived a more healthier life, They were stronger, had very good body built, and very healthy organs.

Our forefathers rarely fell sick. Conditions like cancer, Glaucoma, hepatitis, kidney problems, liver problems were strangers to them. But today conditions like the aforementioned are now next door neighbors to our generation. These days we have kids who are 10 years looking like they are 30 years already. The reason is not far fetched. Our diets are killing us.

Our fore fathers fed on natural food. their meals were very rich in fibres, protein and necessary vitamins and minerals. They ate their meal fresh and healthy. But today we consume meals that are processed and heavily ladened with chemical preservatives, even our cook wares  are made with materials that are carcinogenic. Do you still Wonder why we are not healthy?.

Let us go back to the old ways, let’s eat healthy meals,  let’s shun processed and genetically modified food. If we can, let’s grow most of our food in our homes.

EYE CONDITIONS THAT CAN BE DISCOVERED IN YOUR CHILD BY TAKING THEM FOR COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMINATION

These conditions includes

  1. Retinoblastoma
  2. Refractive Errors
  3. Congenital cataract
  4. Congenital glaucoma
  5. Strabismus
  6. Amblyopia
  7. And many more…….