Being largely asymptomatic and silent disease, Glaucoma poses a major challenge in early diagnosis and prevent disease progression. The challenge is multifold due to salient clinical features of the condition. This article describes the background factors that prevent early glaucoma detection and the major importance of the early management of the disease.
Glaucoma is a group of chronic and progressive eye conditions that damage the optic nerve and ultimately becomes one of the leading cause of blindness. Risk factors for glaucoma: Increased ocular pressure Older age Family history of glaucoma Thinner central cornea the clear, front part of the eye covering the pupil and colored iris Low blood pressure Type 2 diabetes mellitus Myopia Genetic mutations The Problem of Early Diagnosis of Glaucoma: More than 50% of glaucoma cases remain undiagnosed, even in developed countries. The reasons…
