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How is open angle glaucoma treated?
The treatment of this disease depends on the stage at which the patient comes to the doctor.
Nowadays laser treatment is first choice treatment at early stage of the diseases. Most patients can be successfully treated with a laser. By application of laser we open the closed pores in the trabecular meshwork. This results into proper drainage of the liquid into the bloodstream and thus lowering the intraocular pressure. In other words, most people’s glaucoma disappear almost permanently. However, many people are at risk of recurrence of the defect, so it is important that the patient be examined periodically.
Many patients have to use medication despite having a laser. However, the amount of medicine and potency medicines is reduced after laser treatment.
If the severity of the disease has increased, the chances of benefiting from the laser are less. ۔
If the damage continues despite the use of medication, then the disease is to be treated with surgical operation. The vision may not become completely normal, but in time surgery can prevent blindness.
If there are practical problems with the operation or if it is necessary to postpone the operation due to some other illness, then there is no other option but to use medicines.
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