Patient's question:
Grandma's vision has been getting worse this year. During the day, she can still see relatively clearly, but at night, she can't see anything clearly. Even if she sees something, it always feels blurry and lacks color. After a thorough examination, it was said that she has glaucoma. What should be done if she has glaucoma?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, glaucoma is a common disease among the elderly, primarily characterized by vision loss, eye pain accompanied by headaches. Generally, it is necessary to have a thorough examination of intraocular pressure, fundus, and visual field at the hospital to confirm the diagnosis. After diagnosis, the main treatment involves using antihypertensive medications. Additionally, if intraocular pressure is controlled, surgery can be performed to treat it. Currently, the main treatment for glaucoma is through surgery to reduce intraocular pressure.