Tips on how to prevent Glaucoma

Ok, was sniffing around and stumbled on some "Glaucoma Thingz" lolz...ok, this isn't a laffing matter sha, just read on, you can save a life...please remember say some people nor know dis things so u gas explain o...abeg MAKE UNA DROP COMMENT TOO NA, HABA. SOME OF UNA GO JUST READ WITHOUT EVEN ENCOURAGING SOMBORRY SEF!

GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, and belongs to a group of eye diseases that damage your optic nerve, leading to vision loss. In its early stages, glaucoma may produce no symptoms at all, and it’s estimated that half of the more than 4 million Americans with glaucoma do not even realize they have it...omo, we nor get statistics for naija sha, if not i for quote sontin...

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Because the vision loss caused by glaucoma comes on so gradually, it is sometimes called the “silent thief of sight.” Often, it’s not until the disease is at an advanced stage that the related vision loss becomes apparent, and by then your sight may suffer permanent damage. This is why it’s so important to take steps now to help protect your vision, even if your eyesight is normal...omo, neva tire o, more still dey show...
 
What Causes Glaucoma?
The underlying causes of glaucoma are not completely understood, but typically the damage it does to your optic nerve is related to increased pressure in your eye. The pressure typically comes from a buildup of pressure from the aqueous humor, the watery fluid that is naturally present in your eyeball (una nor dis one na)
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In a healthy eye, the fluid is regularly drained, however in those with glaucoma the drainage system doesn’t work properly, so the fluid gradually builds up in your eye, causing increased pressure. Over time, the increased pressure causes nerve fibers that are essential to vision to die. Though less common, glaucoma can also occur when eye pressure is normal. It appears some people’s optic nerves may be sensitive to normal levels of eye pressure, or the glaucoma may be related to problems with blood flow to your eye, which may be caused by atherosclerosis -- the accumulation of plaques in your arteries (omo, hope say una dey get am)-- or another circulation problem.

In the most common type of glaucoma, open-angle (chronic) glaucoma, side (peripheral) vision is usually affected first. In the later stages, glaucoma can lead to “tunnel vision,” where you can only see straight ahead, and can eventually lead to blindness. The symptoms are gradual and come on very slowly, so you may not realize your vision is being impacted until much later stages. About 10 percent of those with glaucoma have what’s called angle-closure (acute) glaucoma, and in these cases a sudden rise in eye pressure can cause...i hope say una don learn one thing here now. Oya, see preventive steps below...

TIPS ON HOW TO PREVENT GLAUCOMA

1. Remember to have a complete eye examination once every 2 years

It is important to get a complete eye exam including an assessment of the optic nerve. In many cases, by the time you notice vision loss glaucoma has been slowly and silently causing irreversible damage...diz thingz fit cost sha, just use proper wisdom take negotiate well...

2. Know your eye pressure and monitor any changes

Damage to the optic nerve is often caused by pressure in the eye that is too high. It is important to know and understand your individual intraocular pressure (IOP) as target pressure may be different for each individual patient (5)...we not dey know dis one for naija. Imagine na, some pipu neva get NEPA lite for long time. Na only God dey save pesin for here na, with all the whole candle, pesin go dey put pressure for hin eye wella!

3. Take your medication as your doctor instructs

Glaucoma is a lifelong condition. In order to achieve the best treatment outcome, it is crucial to take your medication as directed by your eye doctor, dont self medicate o or else OYO lo wa!

4. Know your risk factors for Glaucoma

• Over the age of 45 years Family History of Glaucoma (hereditary)...God fit change ur genes sha!
• High Intraocular pressure (IOP) Marked Nearsightedness
• African, Asian or Hispanic heritage

5. Visit an eye doctor to ensure your eye condition is identified early and appropriately managed

If you think you are at risk of glaucoma, early diagnosis could help make sure you have the best chance of maintaining your vision. If you have already been diagnosed with glaucoma, appropriate treatment is important to help prevent the eye condition from progressing further...as you dey do dis one, dey use prayer dey fire am in...God power na ogbologbo power o!

6) Take a lot of Vitamin A rich foods: Foods like palm oil and carrot contains a whole lot of Vit A...good things say these thingz nor cost, atleast dem neva begin dey brand palmoil (ibo boys, take note...una fit make money from branded palm oil. Check out this one - Nkiruka Pure Palm Oil enriched with Vit A) *winks*. Oya, carry go jor!

Thanks for reading, you all know without google, i 4 nor fit dey get all these things bah? LOL...Dr Roy

Excerpts from http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/03/31/Six-Natural-Strategies-to-Stop-Glaucoma-from-Robbing-You-Blind.aspx and http://www.ncbi.ie/information-for/eye-health-and-eye-care/eye-conditions/glaucoma/glaucoma-awareness-week/tips-to-help-manage-glaucoma-and-prevent

Till next time...hugs!