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Do you know? Gradually blurred vision or reduced side vision can be an early sign of cataract. According to ophthalmologists, this disease causes vision loss without pain. By the time it is known it is too late. After the age of 40, regular intraocular pressure checkup is necessary so that timely treatment can be done.
Begusarai: The destination is in front but the paths have disappeared, how to reach our destination, now even the vision has become blurred.
See, blurred vision or gradual loss of vision can be a sign of many eye-related diseases. Gradual blurring of vision is not just an effect of age, it can also be a sign of a serious eye disease called ‘glaucoma’. Today in Local 18 Health we are discussing this disease with detailed advice from ophthalmologists.
Let us understand what is cataract?
Gradual loss of vision, decrease in side vision and decrease in field of vision, all these signs are often understood late by the people. According to the information given by ophthalmologist Dr. Anish Prakash to Local 18, Glaucoma is considered to be the biggest cause of permanent vision loss in the world. This disease affects eyesight in a very ‘silent’ manner and by the time the patient realizes it, the condition has often become quite serious.
Dr. Anish explains that a jelly-like fluid material is secreted inside the eye at the rate of 2.3 micro liters per minute, which maintains the natural shape and functioning of the eye. But when its outflow gets blocked, the intraocular pressure (IOP) of the eye starts increasing continuously. Due to this increased pressure, the optic nerve—which transmits signals from the eye to the brain—breaks. Gradually it starts drying up and becoming weak. This process further increases the cupping of the disc and the patient may lose vision permanently.
Understand the problems caused by glaucoma
The problem with cataract is that it does not cause pain in the initial stages. Severe pain or redness appears in the eyes only when the pressure increases too much. The two main types—open angle glaucoma and closed angle glaucoma—are the most common, but both cause vision loss without causing symptoms.
How to identify?
According to Dr. Aneesh, some measurements of the field of vision of a normal eye are about 60° upwards, 60° towards the nose, 90° towards the ears, about 70° downwards. When glaucoma occurs, this field gradually begins to decrease. The patient has less trouble seeing all around and more trouble only in front. In the final stage, the front also starts becoming blurry.
It is most important to check every person after 40.
In the opinion of experts, all people above 40 years of age should get intraocular pressure and optic nerve test done once a year. Due to this, the disease is caught in time and it is possible to prevent permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is not completely ‘cured’, but if treatment is started on time, it can be controlled and vision can be saved. In such a situation, ignoring every small change in the eyes can increase the risk.
