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Drinking alcohol does not seem to be related to the development of glaucoma. It is most common in people who have a family history of glaucoma, people who are nearsighted or diabetic, people suffering from other diseases of the eye and those who smoke.
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Can drinking alcohol aggravate symptoms of glaucoma?
Drinking alcohol does not seem to be related to the development of glaucoma. It is most common in people who have a family history of glaucoma, people who are nearsighted or diabetic, people suffering from other diseases of the eye and those who smoke.
Can glaucoma cause Optic atrophy?
Yes
Is glaucoma infectious?
Glaucoma itself is not infectious but sometimes glaucoma can be caused by a complicated ocular infections like keratitis that is caused by herpes virus. Complicated herpes virus infection can cause glaucoma.
How long does a person who has glaucoma live?
Untreated glaucoma can cause blindness, but it's not itself directly fatal. Someone with glaucoma will live, on average, about as long as they would have if they'd gone blind from some other cause.
What type of mutation cause glaucoma?
Glaucoma is associated with mutations in several different genes: MYOC, ASB10, WDR36, NTF4, TBK1, OPA1 and OPTN. But most cases of glaucoma do not involve any genetic mutations.
In the US the leading cause of blindness in adults 55 years and older is?
Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Glaucoma and ocular hypertension are leading causes of irreversible blindness and impaired vision.
Can pure fucodian extract from seaweed cause harm in glaucoma or cancer?
yes
Is it true that some glaucoma medications cause eyelash growth and thickness?
No, it is not true. Glaucoma medications work on different receptors than the ones for eye lash growth.
Where does fluid blockage in eye cause glaucoma?
Anterior segment (contains aqueous humor)
What Glaucoma Treatment Options Are Available?
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve, leading to irreversible vision loss if left untreated. It is a leading cause of blindness worldwide, affecting millions of people. Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief of sight" because it can cause permanent vision loss without any noticeable symptoms. Therefore, early detection and treatment are crucial in preventing further damage to the optic nerve. In this article, we will discuss the best treatment options available for glaucoma.
What are the two types of glaucoma?
chronic glaucoma acute glaucoma
What is the pathophysiology of chronic glaucoma?
Chronic glaucoma is a group of disorders that affect the eye. The most important cause is increased fluid pressure resulting from overly slow drainage of fluid.
