Patient's question:
My mother-in-law has glaucoma, which is hereditary. She has had glaucoma for many years and exhibits symptoms. I only recently learned about this. Can it be cured? Here, I would like to ask a professional doctor friend for a professional answer. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Glaucoma is a disease characterized by elevated intraocular pressure, optic nerve damage, and visual field defects. In its early stages, glaucoma is a preventable and controllable condition. In the middle and later stages, when visual field defects appear, medication is required to control and treat the condition to preserve existing vision and prevent irreversible loss. Please visit a local standard tertiary hospital for a thorough examination. After confirming the cause, the doctor will provide targeted treatment to achieve better results and more reasonable costs.