The inner surface of the eye wall is under pressure. This can be roughly determined by pressing two fingers on the eye while the eyelids are closed. Ophthalmologists can accurately determine this pressure with the help of special devices. The constant increase in pressure is called glaucoma or black water. Usually both eyes are affected by this disease. The disease causes damage to the optic nerves and narrowing of the angle of vision. Increased pressure inside the eye can also be seen in other eye diseases. However, it is a disease that usually affects completely healthy eyes and neurological factors play a major role.
Symptoms:
There are two types of glaucoma. Simple glaucoma does not cause crises, but vision difficulties force the patient to see a doctor. Surgery is not effective in this case and often a possible blindness cannot be prevented. In inflammatory glaucoma, symptoms such as temporary blackouts, colored circles in front of the eyes, mild headache and eye pain occur. Severe and one-sided headaches cause unbearable pressure in the eye cavity. Throbbing in the forehead, teeth, cheeks and vision difficulties are the complaints that occur in glaucoma crises. The whites of the eyes are bloodshot and watery during the crisis. The corneal layer is smoky, the pupils are large and fixed.
Course:
Glaucoma attacks can last for days or weeks. The longer and more frequent the attacks, the less chance there is of healing the disease. Sometimes a single attack can lead to blindness. All symptoms may persist between attacks or there may be an inflammatory condition.
Treatment:
Early treatment is essential. If there is no improvement, surgery may be necessary. One of the issues that should be emphasized is general treatment. Excitement and mental strain should be avoided, light clothing should be worn, collars of clothing should not constrict the throat. Work by bending down, heavy lifting and carrying heavy objects should be avoided.
