Glaucoma

Description

Increased Intraocular Pressure Associated With Progressive Lose Visual Fields Due to;
1. Unknown Cause of Imbalance in Production and Secretion of Aqueous Humor ( Open
-Angle Glaucoma )
2. Obstruction to the circulation of Aqueous Humor Due to Infection or Injury ( Closed-
Angle Glaucoma )
3. Resistance to Flow of Aqueous Humor Out of the Anterior Chamber
4. Congenital Factors
5. Hereditary Predisposition
6. Severe Eye Pain
7. Nausea,Vomiting,Abdominal Pain
8. Blurred Vision,Halos Around Lights
9. Reddened Appearance of Eye,Dilated Pupils
10.Increased Ocular Pressure
11.Blindness ( Will Occur 3 - 5 Days After Symptoms Appear ).

Chronic Open Angle Glaucoma
1. Impairment of Peripheral Visual Fields,Reduced Visual Acuity
2. Dull Eye Pain in Morning
3. Failure to Detect Changes in Color
4. Teary,Misty Vision
5. Halos Seen Around Lights
6. Elevated Intra ocular Pressure

Psychosocial/Cultural
Increased Anxiety Over Possible Loss of Vision