Addressing Glaucoma in Seniors: What to Expect
Despite glaucoma being one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide, it often develops without obvious symptoms in its early stages. If you’re a senior in Singapore, understanding the condition and its risk factors can help you recognise when an eye examination may be appropriate. Early detection and treatment can help slow or prevent further vision loss before significant damage occurs. This guide explains what glaucoma is, why the risk increases with age, how it is detected and what glaucoma treatment may involve. Explaining Glaucoma Glaucoma refers to a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the bundle of nerve fibres that carries visual information from the eye to the brain. In many forms of glaucoma, damage is associated with increased intraocular pressure (IOP), although glaucoma can also develop when eye pressure is within the normal range. High eye pressure occurs when fluid inside the eye does not drain properly, causing pressure to build up. Ove...