1. Awareness Of
Glaucoma
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What is Glaucoma?
 Glaucoma is basically a group of eye conditions
which eventually damage the optic nerve which is
essential to good vision.
 Damage to optic nerve is typically caused by
abnormally high pressure within the eye.

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Types of Glaucoma
 Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
 Acute-angle Glaucoma
 Normal-Tension Glaucoma
 Pigmentary Glaucoma
 Secondary Glaucoma
 Congenital Glaucoma

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Glaucoma Signs & Symptoms
 Severe eye pain
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Redness in your eye
 Sudden vision disturbances
 Seeing colored rings around
lights
 Sudden blurred vision

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Treatments for Glaucoma
 Eyedrops
 Oral Medications
 Laser Therapy
 Filtering Surgery
 Drainage Tubes
 Electrocautery

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Tests & Diagnosis for Glaucoma
 Tonometry
 Tests to evaluate optic nerve damage
 Pachymetry
 Gonioscopy

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Risk Factors For Glaucoma
 Age
 Ethnicity
 Eye Problems
 Family History
 Medical History
 Use of Certain Medicine

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Glaucoma Myths vs. Facts
Glaucoma Myths
 It affects the elderly
 Its Curable
 Symptoms serve as warning
Glaucoma Facts
 Anyone can develop glaucoma
 Vision once lost cannot be recovered
 There are NO symptoms

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