Patient's question:
My sister has a child who has been diagnosed with glaucoma at our city hospital. The doctor said one eye is already useless, and the other eye is unknown whether it can be treated. I want to ask, how is glaucoma treated?Doctor's answer:
Currently, surgical treatment is the last and only important means of Western medicine for glaucoma. The purpose of the surgery is to better control intraocular pressure, actively pursue early and effective treatment, and strive to minimize damage to visual function. Additionally, attention should be paid to eye hygiene and eye protection. Reading under strong light should be avoided, and the duration of staying in a dark room should not be too long. The light must be sufficient and soft, and overuse of the eyes should be avoided. Smoking, alcohol, strong tea, and coffee should be avoided, and water intake should be appropriately controlled, not exceeding 1000-1200 ml per day, with no more than 400 ml of water consumed at one time.