Nigerians have been urged to always carry out regular eye examination for early detection of Glaucoma. The appeal was made by an Ophthalmologist at the Eleta Eye Institute, Ibadan, Professor Affiong Ibanga while delivering a lecture during a Glaucoma awareness seminar. Speaking on the topic, ‘Unlocking the mysteries of Glaucoma – all you need to know’, she urged people to make it a habit to visit the eye doctor and have their eyes checked annually.
The don said early screening and treatment would prevent the eye from deteriorating. Ibanga noted that glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, adding that screening for glaucoma is important for early detection and treatment. She explained that glaucoma is a group of diseases that can cause damage to the optic nerve and the inability of the fluid produced in the front of the eye to drain normally.
The eye expert noted that it was possible for one to have glaucoma and not know until it was too late, and stressed that compliance with care could help prevent blindness in people with glaucoma. The opthalmologist also noted that glaucoma symptoms include blurry vision, poor night vision, bumping into objects, among others. She added, “One thing about glaucoma is that it has no cure, we have to diagnose it early and manage it appropriately because the blindness caused by it is irreversible.
“It can be managed through the use of eye drops, tablets and surgery can be done too. “To prevent vision loss, there is al.
