How can I get glaucoma when I am so young? Glaucoma: I don’t pick people...

Many people don’t know much about glaucoma because its early symptoms are not obvious and it often “steals” people’s vision without them noticing. Some people even think it is an old age disease…

In fact, glaucoma ranks first among irreversible blinding eye diseases in the world , bringing a heavy burden to individuals, families and society, and needs to be taken seriously.

People who suffer from frequent eye swelling, eye pain, etc. must pay attention!

1. Glaucoma

A low-key "eye thief"!

Nickname: Vision thief, silent blinding master

Modus operandi: quietly raising intraocular pressure, specifically stealing your "peripheral vision" (such as peripheral vision), and finally not letting go of the main vision (central vision)!

Disguise skills: There are no symptoms in the early stage, and it often pretends to be "presbyopia" or "eye fatigue due to staying up late". By the time you find it, it may have already succeeded...

Classic lines: "You think I'm just suffering from an old age disease? Young people stay up late playing games, turning off the lights and browsing their phones, I can do the same!"

Glaucoma is a group of diseases with characteristic optic atrophy and visual field loss as common features. Pathological increase in intraocular pressure is its main risk factor. Some people think that this is a disease that only the elderly will get, which is not correct. Glaucoma can occur at any age .

A considerable number of chronic glaucoma patients often gradually lose part or even all of their vision without realizing it. Therefore, everyone should have some common sense about the prevention and treatment of glaucoma , so as to achieve early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment.

2. Don’t ignore these “clues”

Check early!

“Suspect” characteristics (high-risk group):

Those with a family history of glaucoma: The risk of people with a family history of glaucoma is 4 to 9 times that of the general population.

"Glass Man" with high myopia (over 600 degrees): The risk of glaucoma in people with a family history is 4 to 9 times that of the general population.

Those who stay up late for a long time and are under great pressure: staying up late for a long time and browsing the phone can lead to increased intraocular pressure and induce glaucoma.

Patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension: (Patients with systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and those with bad living habits such as long-term smoking and alcoholism are more likely to suffer from glaucoma.)

"Crime scene traces" (common symptoms):

Look at the light and a rainbow circle appears (like a filter effect is turned on)

Sudden narrowing of vision (as if wearing a telescope)

Eye pain, headache (especially after staying up late)

If the following situations occur, you should be alert to the onset of glaucoma and go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible:

01. Frequent swelling and pain in the eyeballs , pain in the root of the nose and the eyebrow arch without myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism or other diseases.

02. It often happens that when you look at lights or other light sources, you can see a rainbow-like halo around them , and when you look at things, it seems as if there is a layer of fog in front of you.

03. Red and bloodshot eyes, blurred vision, obvious pain but no secretions.

04. There is a significant decrease in vision for a short period of time without apparent cause.

05. People over 40 years old often change their reading glasses, but still feel they are not suitable.

Trivia:

Glaucoma steals your vision like a "boiling frog in warm water". By the time you can no longer see the stairs, you may have lost 40% of your vision!

3. Prevent glaucoma

Avoid triggering factors

The cause of primary glaucoma is still unclear, so the prevention of glaucoma mainly lies in avoiding the inducing factors as much as possible . Prevention can be carried out in the following aspects:

01. Develop good living habits

Maintain a regular life, get enough sleep, maintain a stable mood, eat in moderation, use your eyes scientifically, and do not use your eyes for long periods of time or sleep with your head down.

Avoid drinking large amounts of water (more than 250 ml) at one time.

02. Control underlying diseases

The progression of the underlying disease should be strictly controlled. For example, diabetic patients should strictly control blood sugar and blood lipids, and regularly check the fundus to prevent secondary glaucoma caused by diabetic retinopathy.

Patients with hypertension should take medication on time as prescribed by their doctor to keep their blood pressure within the normal range and reduce the impact of blood pressure fluctuations on ocular blood vessels.

03. Learn how to use your eyes correctly

After using your eyes for 30 to 40 minutes, take a 5 to 10 minute break . You can look into the distance or do eye exercises to relieve eye fatigue.

Avoid using your eyes for a long time in an environment with too strong or too dark light . When reading at night, the light should be even and soft to avoid eye fatigue.

04. Pay attention to regular inspections

High-risk groups should have regular check-ups , and people over 40 years old should have a comprehensive eye examination every year, including intraocular pressure measurement and fundus examination.

Interesting interaction - test your "anti-theft index"

1. Do you often check your phone for more than 30 minutes after turning off the lights?

2. Has anyone in your immediate family been diagnosed with glaucoma?

3. Have you seen rainbow halos appear on street lights recently?

result:

1 of the articles: A thief may be targeting you, make an appointment for an eye examination!

All No: Keep it up!