Glaucoma+Disease



__**What is Glaucoma Disease?**__

Glaucoma disease is a group of an eye diseases which in most cases, it's produce increased pressure within the eye. The eye pressure is caused by a backup of fluid. Over time, it causes damage to the optic nerve. Through early detection, diagnosis and treatment, you and your doctor can help to preserve your vision. For example, think of your eye as a balloon. When too much air is blown into the balloon, the pressure builds, causing it to pop. But the eye is too strong to pop. Instead, it gives at the weakest point, which is the site in the sclera at which the optic nerve leaves the eye.

The causes for Glacoma Disease are, t he eye constantly produces ﻿aqueos, the clear fluid that fills the anterior chamber. The aqueous filters out of the anterior chamber through a complex drainage system. The delicate balance between the production and drainage of aqueous determines the eye's intraocular pressure. Glaucoma with normal intraocular pressure is discussed below in the section on the different types of glaucoma. The optic nerve, which is located in back of the eye, is the main visual nerve for the eye. This nerve transmits the images we see back to the brain for interpretation.
 * __What causes Glacoma Disease? __**

// __**Signs and Symptoms-**__ //
 * Sudden decrease of vision
 * Extreme eye pain
 * Headache
 * Nausea and vomiting
 * Glare and light sensitivity
 * Tearing
 * Light sensitivity
 * Enlargement of the cornea

__**What are the treatments for Glacoma Disease-**__
Glaucoma treatments reduce intraocular pressure by improving aqueous outflow, reducing the production of aqueous, or both. Glaucoma can't be totally cured, and damage caused by the disease can't be reversed, but treatment and regular checkups can prevent visual loss in people with very early glaucoma. If visual loss has already occurred, treatment can slow or prevent further vision loss. Glaucoma treatment often starts with medicated eyedrops

By Jodi Bull Period 4