Question
Patient asks: Can glaucoma be treated? The onset was two weeks ago, starting with a cough. After taking Amoxicillin and a herbal lung syrup, I noticed a general weakness and blurred vision in both eyes. On the day of onset, my right eye could hardly see anything. I went to the clinic for a consultation, and it was diagnosed as glaucoma. Eye drops (nourishing drops) were prescribed, and after using them for one or two days, my vision slightly improved, but it was still blurry. Previous treatment and outcomes: After using the eye drops (nourishing drops) for one or two days, my vision slightly improved, but it was still blurry. Desired assistance: An elderly person, nearly 70 years old, has developed glaucoma, and the vision in one eye is already very blurry. Can it be treated?
Answer
The formation of glaucoma is directly related to the composition and circulation obstruction of aqueous humor. The main characteristic is increased intraocular pressure, which can interfere with vision by controlling the retina and optic nerve over a long period. There are two methods of treating glaucoma: one is to use drugs that can dilate the anterior chamber angle, such as pilocarpine eye drops and timolol, etc., and the other is surgery. Only when the intraocular pressure is controlled can it prevent deafness and gradually resume treatment.