Question
Which hospital specializes in glaucoma treatment? What should glaucoma patients be aware of when working or studying in a dark room?
Answer
Glaucoma is a group of diseases characterized by obstructed aqueous humor outflow, increased intraocular pressure, optic nerve damage, and field defects. Increased intraocular pressure is usually caused by abnormalities in the ocular pump system, blocked drainage channels, or covering. The accumulated excess fluid in the eye presses on the most vulnerable part of the eye. Some optic nerves are damaged by long-term high intraocular pressure, leading to gradual vision loss and even blindness. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the root cause of eye diseases lies in the liver and kidneys, and glaucoma is directly related to the body’s meridian Qi and blood as well as endocrine disorders. Therefore, Chinese medicine can be used for treatment.