What is early onset glaucoma?

Early onset glaucoma is the term often used to describe glaucoma that is diagnosed before the age of 40 years. Childhood glaucoma is a subset of early onset glaucoma, and is the term given to a group of glaucomas that are diagnosed before the age of 18 years.

Does early onset glaucoma lead to blindness?

Early-onset glaucoma can lead to blindness in as little as 15 years if left untreated. If the pressure in the eye is excessively high, caused, for example, by a chronic medical condition like hypertension (high blood pressure), glaucoma can develop much faster.

How common is early onset glaucoma?

If symptoms appear before the age of 40, doctors call the disease “juvenile open-angle glaucoma,” or “early-onset glaucoma.” Statistically speaking, about one of every 50,000 individuals will develop juvenile open-angle glaucoma. After the age of 40, about one percent of people in the world will develop POAG.

What is the treatment for early glaucoma?

Glaucoma is treated by lowering your eye pressure (intraocular pressure). Depending on your situation, your options may include prescription eyedrops, oral medications, laser treatment, surgery or a combination of any of these.

How is early onset glaucoma treated?

The treatment options for early glaucoma have expanded in recent years and fall into three categories: medications, laser, and incisional surgery. Medications or laser are both considered first-line treatments. It is not imperative that you start with medications and then proceed to laser treatment.

How do they treat early glaucoma?

What foods should glaucoma patients avoid?

So, What Foods Should You Avoid If You Have Glaucoma?

Caffeine. Some studies suggest caffeine increases intraocular pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure.
Saturated Fats.
Trans Fats.
Weight-Lifting.
Scuba Diving.
Bungee Jumping.
Yoga.

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