Patient's question:
These past few days, my eyes have been getting nearsighted and I can't see clearly. It seems like something has grown inside my eyes, and when I rub them, it feels like a sanding sensation. Later, I went to the hospital for a check-up and found out it's glaucoma. Is glaucoma an eye disease or is it something that has grown? Can it be treated? Can glaucoma be relieved?Doctor's answer:
Glaucoma is caused by elevated eye pressure, which leads to damage to the optic nerve, resulting in eye pain and vision loss. However, it does not involve the growth of something inside the eye. A visit to the hospital is necessary for a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis. In terms of treatment, glaucoma requires surgical intervention, and it cannot heal on its own. Surgery only aims to reduce eye pressure for ongoing management, as it cannot be completely cured and is not easily treatable.