Patient's question:
My eyes are a bit swollen, sore, and a bit sensitive to light. Sometimes they also tear up. My head hurts, and my vision is blurry. A colleague of mine said that my condition is similar to glaucoma. Doctor, what tests need to be carefully checked for glaucoma? How much does a thorough check-up for acute glaucoma cost?Doctor's answer:
Glaucoma is mainly caused by elevated intraocular pressure, which is often considered to be due to acute glaucoma resulting from obstruction of the eye's internal circulation. Generally, a visit to the hospital outpatient department for a careful intraocular pressure check can help clarify the diagnosis. The cost of an intraocular pressure test is approximately tens of dollars, which is not very high. The main issue is that after the examination, if the intraocular pressure is elevated, early surgical treatment is required. Otherwise, excessive pressure may lead to blindness.