Patient's question:
My child has been addicted to smartphones since entering high school. Sometimes, he even hides under the blankets to play with his phone for fear of being discovered by us. Recently, his eyes have started to show problems. After a thorough examination at the hospital, he was diagnosed with chronic open-angle glaucoma. I would like to ask if chronic open-angle glaucoma has any symptoms?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of chronic simple glaucoma are not initially obvious and are often bilateral, with a slow onset. As the condition improves, intraocular pressure gradually decreases, and the anterior chamber angle remains open. At a certain stage of the disease, patients may experience mild headaches, eye pain, blurred vision, and halos, which can be relieved with rest. These symptoms are often overlooked. However, in the late stages, there can be significant damage to vision and fields of vision, even leading to optic nerve atrophy.