Glaucoma
Definition:
Glaucoma is a common eye condition/disease which results in the painless damage of the Optic nerve which connects the eyes to the brain. This optic nerve damage is caused due to build up of fluid in the front part of the eyes which increases pressure behind the eyes and this pressure damages the optic nerve.
Do you know?
How can I know if I have Glaucoma?
Glaucoma can only be diagnosed during an eye examination; Hence Adults are encouraged to get their eyes tested every two years and older adults of about 70 years of age yearly eye test.
What are the things your Eye Doctor looks at during your eye test to check for Glaucoma?
Onset?
With Glaucoma onset is usually gradual, peripheral or your side vision is lost first hence you may not notice it until its too late.
If you ever get a sign it may blurred vision or rainbow coloured circle around light(halos).
Risk Factor
Treatment
Summary
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide after cataracts, 6 to 67 million people have glaucoma globally according to Wikipedia.
Vision Arcade eye care foundation works with other eyecare charities and NGO’S in the world to fight all preventable sight loss including sight loss due to Glaucoma ,75% of sight loss can be prevented/avoided.
This April 3rd & 4th 2020 @Orile Iganmu in Lagos state Nigeria, we will be screening patients for glaucoma and be giving out free eye drops to those living with Glaucoma.
We need your help to do this as we cannot do this alone.
Can you make a one off donation via our website(www.visionarcade.org) or through our PayPalaccount link in bio, or can you help us raise fund for this project? drop us an email info@visionarcade.co.uk