Question
A patient has glaucoma in one eye and myopia in the other, asking if there is currently any surgery available to treat glaucoma and where the treatment outcome is better.
Answer
Glaucoma can be categorized into various types, all caused by elevated intraocular pressure leading to damage of the optic nerve. Elevated eye pressure gradually harms the optic nerve, and without treatment, patients will first lose peripheral vision (vision narrowing) and gradually affect central vision. Advanced glaucoma may lead to blindness. Glaucoma cannot be prevented, and early detection and treatment are the best approach. Regular comprehensive eye examinations are the only way to detect and treat glaucoma before nerve damage occurs, as early-stage glaucoma often has no symptoms.