Question
My sister’s child has been diagnosed with glaucoma, with one eye already blind and the condition of the other eye unclear. How is glaucoma treated?
Answer
The current main method of treating glaucoma in Western medicine is surgery, which aims to better control intraocular pressure to reduce vision damage. In addition to surgical treatment, it is important to protect the eyes, avoid reading under bright light, avoid prolonged stays in dimly lit rooms, and ensure that the reading environment has sufficient and soft lighting. Furthermore, it is advisable to avoid excessive eye strain, quit smoking and drinking alcohol, limit the intake of strong tea and coffee, and control daily water intake appropriately, avoiding large amounts of water consumed at once.