Question
An elderly person has recently experienced a significant decline in vision, especially blurred night vision and reduced color perception. After examination, it was diagnosed as glaucoma. How should appropriate treatment be carried out?
Answer
Glaucoma is a common eye disease in the elderly, characterized by vision decline, eye pain, and accompanying headaches. Diagnosis usually requires eye pressure, fundus, and field of vision examinations. Initially, treatment mainly involves anti-pressure medications. If the intraocular pressure is controlled, surgical treatment can be considered. Currently, the main treatment for glaucoma is through surgery to lower eye pressure to alleviate symptoms.