Patient's question:
I am 18 years old. Six months ago, I prepared to have cataract surgery, but the examination revealed that I have glaucoma with intraocular pressure around 26 in both eyes. Treatment history and effectiveness: Currently, I use eye drops every day, but I don't feel any discomfort. What kind of help do you need: Now, I spend about 12 hours a day researching information. Hello, does this have any impact? Can I stop using eye drops?Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that glaucoma is caused by wind, fire, phlegm, stagnation, and imbalance of yin and yang endocrine, leading to disharmony of qi and blood, blockage of meridians, impaired traffic of the in the eyes, and stagnation of qi, blood, and body fluids within the eye. The symptoms generally appear suddenly. In addition to completely eliminating the root cause and treating the fundamental issues, it is also important to constrict the pupil, activate the, thoroughly eliminate stagnation, stabilize the symptoms, and protect vision. Finally, patients should develop good daily habits, maintain regular routines, avoid smoking and alcohol, and increase physical exercise to enhance their immunity and prevent the recurrence of the condition.