Question
While watching TV, my eyes suddenly started producing a large amount of tears, accompanied by intolerable light sensitivity and severe eye pain. At the same time, my headache gradually intensified. According to online information, these symptoms may indicate glaucoma. What exactly is glaucoma?
Answer
The typical symptoms of glaucoma include eye pain, vision deterioration, light sensitivity, tearing, and headaches. Although these symptoms may suggest glaucoma, they can also be caused by other eye conditions. Therefore, it is recommended to visit an ophthalmologist as soon as possible for a professional examination, which may include vision tests, slit lamp examination, fundus examination, fundus angiography, and intraocular pressure measurement, in order to make an accurate diagnosis and receive appropriate treatment.