Question
The right eye has undergone glaucoma surgery and vision has been preserved, but now the left eye is completely blind. What precautions should be taken?
Answer
Firstly, the patient should mentally accept the reality of the illness and build confidence in treatment. Although glaucoma may cause panic and pessimistic emotions, in most cases, the condition can be effectively controlled through medication or surgery, maintaining good vision. Only a few cases result in vision loss due to poor control, but even in such cases, appropriate treatment can still extend the useful vision. Therefore, patients should not over-worry and maintain a calm mood, avoiding depression and outbursts of anger, as these are triggers for the deterioration of glaucoma.