Customer question:
How do you recognize the first signs of glaucoma? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
In the early stages of glaucoma, symptoms are often mild or absent, making it difficult to recognize the disease. Regular eye exams are crucial, especially if you have risk factors such as age, family history, or elevated eye pressure.
Nevertheless, some early signs of glaucoma may be:
- Loss of peripheral vision (narrowing of the field of vision) is a common early sign of glaucoma. Patients may notice difficulty seeing objects or movement from the side or outer parts of the visual field.
- Elevated eye pressure: Elevated eye pressure, called intraocular pressure, is a risk factor for developing glaucoma. However, high eye pressure in itself does not always cause symptoms.
- Occasional blurred vision: Occasional visual disturbances or blurred vision may occur.
- Pains in the eye: sometimes, there may be pain in or around the eye.
- Difficulty adjusting to the dark: People with glaucoma sometimes experience difficulty adjusting to the dark, especially when moving from a brighter environment to a darker one.
It is essential to understand that these signs are often subtle and that the individual may adapt to changes in vision without noticing symptoms. Therefore, regular ophthalmological examination is crucial for early detection of glaucoma, especially in people with risk factors. If you have concerns or notice changes in your vision, consult an ophthalmologist.
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