Question
My child has been born and their eyes always tear up, and they often cry. How will crying affect a child with glaucoma?
Answer
Long-term stress and crying due to overtime work can cause the intraocular pressure to fluctuate, which is beneficial for the complete recovery of glaucoma. Glaucoma patients should first relax their minds, avoid excessive stress, try not to work overtime, and this will help the intraocular pressure to return to the normal range. It’s important to regularly visit the ophthalmology department of the hospital for eye pressure measurements and to follow the doctor’s advice in using medication to lower eye pressure or undergoing surgical treatment.