GLAUCOMA: THE SILENT THIEF OF SIGHT
NO PAIN NO SYMPROMS, NO WONDER IT’S CALLED
How would I know whether I have Glaucoma?
95% patients with glaucoma do not have any symptoms. Glaucoma is a silent disease that cannot be
detected or felt by the patient since central vision remains unaffected till the late stages of the disease.
Hence it is rightly called as the ‘sneak thief of sight’. It is usually detected during a routine eye checkup.
Everyone over the age of 40 years should have a detailed eye check up, at least when one needs reading
glasses. Hence it is advisable to not stop with visiting an optician alone. Those who have additional risk
factors should undergo an early evaluation.
What are the risk factors associated with Glaucoma?
Age: Above 40
Family History of Glaucoma
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypertension,
Or Thyroid diseases
Treatment with steroids in the
form of tablets, skin ointments,
inhalers, eye drops etc.
History of trauma
Nearsightedness
You will need
an early check
up if you have
any of these..
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