Patient's question:
My eyes are quite sensitive to light, and sometimes they experience severe pain. I often tear up, and the past two days have been particularly bad with intense nausea, vomiting, and pain, including a headache. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said I have glaucoma. I'm worried about passing the disease to my family. Does glaucoma be contagious?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, glaucoma is not contagious. Glaucoma is not caused by bacterial or viral infections, so it is not contagious and will never infect others. It is recommended that you do not worry too much. If you have glaucoma, it is important to seek medical treatment promptly to avoid pressure drops that may lead to eye pain, visual field reduction, or vision loss. Pay attention to resting your eyes, avoid overworking, and do not read in dimly lit environments.