Glaucoma is also known as migraine. This is a phenomenon of increased intraocular pressure that damages the optic nerve. Glaucoma not only makes the patient feel uncomfortable, eyes gradually become blurred, but over time can also lead to blindness. The following article will help readers better understand glaucoma and how to effectively treat the disease.

Glaucoma is a common disease, one of the main causes of permanent blindness in the world as well as in Vietnam, having a great impact on public health.

Gonioscopy is a method commonly performed during routine eye examinations to detect the risk of glaucoma. From there, the doctor can provide timely treatment for the patient, reducing the risk of complications of glaucoma.

Sympathetic ophthalmia is a condition of granulomatous uveitis in both eyes. The disease usually occurs when one eye has a penetrating injury or after intraocular surgery. Nowadays, with the development of medical technology and the treatment of penetrating eye injuries, the rate of sympathetic ophthalmia has decreased significantly, patients are treated promptly and the disease improves well.

Increased intraocular pressure is a common manifestation of glaucoma, however there is also a special case of primary glaucoma but intraocular pressure is within normal limits. Because the symptoms of the disease are unclear, it is difficult to detect. Although this disease does not cause high intraocular pressure, it still causes irreversible eye damage.