Glaucoma is an eye disease that occurs when the optic nerve of the eye gets damaged due to increased pressure inside the eyes. It is often known as the silent thief of vision as it progresses slowly. As it doesn't show any noticeable symptoms, in the beginning, most people lose their vision before they notice any problem in their eyes. Glaucoma is often controlled but can't be cured completely with the help of eye drops like
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness across the world. A fluid, known as aqueous humour is continuously produced by your eyes which fills the front part of the eyes and nourishes them. This fluid normally leaves the eyes through the drainage channels located between the iris and the cornea of the eyes.
But when by any means these drainage meshworks get blocked then the fluid can't flush out of the eyes normally and get retained inside. This in turn increases the pressure inside the eyes, which is known as intraocular eye pressure. This increased intraocular pressure damages the optic nerve of the eye. This optic nerve sends the signal to our brain to see an object. Any kind of damage to this nerve will lead to blurred vision or permanent blindness. Most people use careprost eye drops for reducing the intraocular pressure thus preventing the progression of glaucoma.
Glaucoma is mainly of the following two types:
Open-Angle Glaucoma
This is also known as wide-angle glaucoma and is the most common form of glaucoma. In this type of glaucoma, the drainage channel in your eyes seems to be normal but the fluid still can't leave the eyes as it used to.
Angle Closure Glaucoma
This is also known as narrow-angle glaucoma and is more prevalent in Asia. In this, the drainage channel between the iris and the cornea of your eyes becomes thin or narrow due to which aqueous humour can't flush out in the normal way.
Note: Careprost effectively gives you relief if you are suffering from open-angle glaucoma.
Risk Factors Of Glaucoma
Though glaucoma is the result of increased intraocular pressure, various factors may increase your chances of getting glaucoma. You are more prone to glaucoma if you:
Belong to African American, Irish, Russian or Hispanic ancestry.
Are above 60 years of age.
Have a family background of glaucoma.
Have myopia or hypermetropia
Have blurred vision
Have high blood sugar levels
Are taking medicines like corticosteroids.
Had undergone eye surgery or have an eye injury
Have thin cornea at centre
Have hypertension or heart disease
Glaucoma Symptoms
Open-angle glaucoma doesn't show symptoms at an early stage. Its symptoms usually occur at a later stage. That is why it is also known as a sneak thief of vision. However, the symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma are quite fast and can be noticed in the very beginning. Some of its common symptoms are:
Halos around the light
Blurred vision
Red eyes
Pain and swelling in the eyes
Indigestion
Nausea
Though symptoms of glaucoma can be reduced effectively with the help of medications like careprost eye drops, several other measures will also help in overcoming the glaucoma symptoms.
Eat Healthy Food
Like your other body,y parts of your eyes also need a proper and healthy diet. Include green leafy vegetables, coloured fruits and berries in your meal. They contain all the essential nutrients and vitamins required for maintaining the health of your eyes and for improved vision.
Exercise
Exercise will help in boosting your blood circulation. For good vision, a sufficient amount of blood should reach your eyes. But while doing exercise, take some precautionary measures as an intense workout will increase your heart rate, which may increase the intraocular pressure. So apart from careprost eye drops, brisk walking and mild exercises will help in reducing the symptoms of glaucoma.
Protect Your Eyes
If you have an eye injury then you are more prone to glaucoma. So always wear protective gear during sports or any other activity that may cause any kind of injury to your eyes.
Keep Your Eyes Safe From Sunlight
Harsh sun rays may damage your eye, or if you have glaucoma, then prolonged exposure to harmful sun rays may further make it worse. So try to wear shades or a hat while going outside on a bright sunny day.
Sleep In Correct Position
Your sleeping position also affects your vision. If you already have glaucoma then avoid keeping your eyes on a pillow on your arm as it may make the condition even worse. According to research, it has been found that people with obstructive sleep apnea are at higher risk of getting glaucoma.
Change Your Medications
If you are taking any steroids then consult your doctor first as their high dose or prolonged use may increase the intraocular pressure thus leading to glaucoma.
Medications
Apart from the above effective measures, medications like careprost eye drops and oral pills are also found to be quite helpful in minimising the symptoms of glaucoma.
Eyedrops
Most doctors firstly prescribe eye drops like careprost to control the progression of glaucoma. Careprost contains bimatoprost which belongs to a drug class of prostaglandin analogues. Careprost helps in preventing your vision by reducing intraocular pressure. This can be achieved by stimulating the outflow of the retained aqueous humour from inside the eyes. Besides treating ocular hypertension, careprost is also used to increase the length, thickness and colour of the eyelashes.
Apart from careprost or other eye drops belonging to prostaglandin drug class(latanoprost, travoprost, tafluprost and latanoprostene bunod )other eye drops are:
Alpha-adrenergic agonists
Rho-kinase inhibitor
Miotic or cholinergic agents
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