Question
A child has been diagnosed with glaucoma. How should this disease be treated?
Answer
Patients with glaucoma should first face the disease mentally, maintain a regular lifestyle, avoid overeating and drinking, keep a relaxed mood, and pay attention to a balance between work and rest. Because the increased intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma, especially in acute angle-closure glaucoma attacks, is often related to emotional excitement and overwork.
Dietary Suggestions
It is recommended that patients consume easily digestible foods, eat more vegetables, avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, strong tea, cocoa, coffee, and not eat spicy or fried foods that are irritating, while keeping the bowels regular.
Symptom Management
When symptoms such as halos, blurred vision, headaches, eye pain, nausea, and vomiting occur, it is important to seek medical attention early to prevent the disease from worsening.
Medication Follow-Up
It is essential to adhere to the doctor’s instructions for medication and to have regular follow-ups; do not change medication on your own.