glaucoma in Atlanta, GA [ About 1 Results ]

What are the signs for glaucoma?

If you get blurry vision, halos around lights, intense eye pain, nausea and vomiting, and sudden sight loss, you should go to see an ophthalmologist immediately because you may get glaucoma and need emergent treatment.

What foods promote good eye health?

here are some experiences from me .the fisheyes are most useful for me .I began to eat them in my quite early age and stick to it for many years. Now my eyesight is better than anyone else! You can have a try !However ,the diet is just an assistant measure to keep your eyes healthy ,the most important thing is to form a good habit of using eyes.If not ,your eyesight will aggreviate badly.

Why does my father get headaches every day?

I think your father is suffering from presbyopia(aging of the eye and difficult to accommodate) it is highly recommended to see the optometrist to make an assessment.Take an exam to see the ocular tension. this is very important to a certain age. Ocular tension can cause glaucoma, which is very serious because you can lose sight! take a quick appointment with an ophthalmologist is important! good luck!

Can I still get lasik surgery to correct my vision if I have high eye pressure?

Yes, in some instances it is possible for a person with glaucoma to have Lasik surgery. This is depends on many factors, and for glaucoma patients, you should consult carefully with your surgeon, at the meanwhile they will tell you all the risks. Patients should take a careful consideraton about all the risks and make his own decision.

Is it possible to undergo cataract surgery if I have glaucoma?

Yes, it is possible. Glaucoma and cataract are all eye diseases that are associated with aging. Many patients with glaucoma have done cataract surgery. But the risks will increase if one have glaucoma for cataract surgery , so you have to check and consult carefully with the Surgeon about the risks and the benifits.

Can I wear sunglasses if I have glaucoma?

I suggest you not. Otherwise your eye diseases will become even worse. If it is serious, it may cause blindness. You should make your glaucoma cured first. Then you can wear sunglasses.

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