This eye disease is more common in cold weather. It is a "master of disguise"

Recurring headaches and eye swelling

Blurred vision and reduced field of vision

It is easy for patients to mistakenly believe that it is caused by other reasons

Until suddenly I couldn't see anything.

Only then did it attract attention

But it's too late to regret

65-year-old Granny Chen (pseudonym) from Wuhan Dongxihu District found that her left eye vision had decreased, red bloodshot eyes, and obvious swelling and pain a week ago. She thought it was caused by lack of sleep, but it did not get better after using an eye massager. Her daughter was very worried when she learned about this, so she took her to the Wuhan University Affiliated Aier Eye Hospital for treatment.

After examination, it was found that Granny Chen had corneal edema and closed anterior chamber angle in her left eye, shallow anterior chamber and cloudy lens in both eyes. She was diagnosed with bilateral senile cataract and bilateral primary angle-closure glaucoma. After completing the preoperative examination, the doctor performed phacoemulsification, cataract extraction with primary intraocular lens implantation and goniosynthesis on her left eye, and preventive YAG iridotomy on her right eye.

Zhang Ying, secretary of the Glaucoma Group of the Aier Eye Hospital Group in Hubei Province and a glaucoma specialist at the Aier Eye Hospital affiliated to Wuhan University, said that when patients have angle-closure glaucoma and cataracts, combined surgery for cataracts and glaucoma can improve vision and reduce intraocular pressure to an ideal state. It is worth noting that primary angle-closure glaucoma is often more common in winter, and most symptoms appear in the evening, after excessive fatigue or severe emotional fluctuations. After sleep or sufficient rest, intraocular pressure may temporarily return to normal and symptoms will disappear, but they may recur.

Early symptoms of glaucoma

Some glaucoma patients do not have obvious symptoms in the early stage, or only have a little headache and eye swelling, which are often considered to be due to lack of rest or visual fatigue. When they find that the problem is serious and go to the hospital to be diagnosed with glaucoma, irreversible optic nerve damage and visual field loss have already occurred.

Other early symptoms of glaucoma are usually eye swelling, halo vision or blurred vision. Halo vision refers to the appearance of a rainbow-like halo when looking at a light source. Blurred vision often occurs when a person is emotionally excited or at dusk, and can be relieved on its own.

How to prevent glaucoma?

l Keep your emotions stable and avoid being nervous and overly excited;

l Try not to go out when strong cold air comes to reduce eye irritation;

l Do not stay in dimly lit places for a long time;

l Quit smoking, drinking, and drinking strong tea, coffee and other stimulating foods;

l Combine work and rest and ensure adequate sleep;

l People with a family history of glaucoma should go to the hospital for regular check-ups.

Wu Zuohong, deputy chief physician, deputy leader of the Glaucoma Group of Aier Eye Hospital Group, and director of the Glaucoma Department of Aier Eye Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University, reminds everyone: Since the onset of glaucoma is quite hidden, it is very necessary to take the initiative to conduct eye health examinations for early detection of glaucoma and avoid glaucomatous blindness. If you experience symptoms such as eye swelling, headache, foggy vision, rainbow-like feeling when looking at lights, and a decrease in the range of vision, you should seek medical attention in time. Glaucoma is a lifelong disease. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a systematic examination every six months or one year to prevent it before it happens. Patients can go to the Glaucoma Clinic of the Glaucoma Specialist Department of Aier Eye Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University for treatment.

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Aier Eye Hospital, Aier Eye Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University (Wuhan Aier Eye Hospital) now has 30 ophthalmology clinics, including dry eye clinic, high myopia clinic, floaters clinic, maculopathy clinic, diabetic eye disease clinic, pediatric tear duct clinic, ptosis and repair clinic, myopia prevention and control clinic, and refractory glaucoma clinic, implementing precision medicine and specialized treatment for specialized diseases. The hospital also has a special clinic for famous doctors, and invites nationally renowned ophthalmologists to sit regularly to provide diagnosis and treatment solutions for patients with difficult eye diseases. Weekend expert clinics and night clinics are also "open all the time" to fully guarantee the medical needs of the majority of patients.