On the National Day to Combat Glaucoma, an expert explains the importance of its prevention
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Also according to the SBO, it is estimated that between 50% and 90% of carriers are unaware of their disease.
Manaus(AM)- This month, on the 26th, the National Day to Combat Blindness from Glaucoma is celebrated. And according to the Brazilian Society of Ophthalmology, glaucoma is considered the main cause of irreversible blindness in Brazil and in the world. Its prevalence increases with age, with 4% of carriers for the population over 40 years old and between 15 to 20% of carriers in people over 75 years old. Also according to the SBO, it is estimated that between 50% and 90% of carriers are unaware of their disease.
According to Swammy Mitozo, ophthalmologist and ophthalmologist, most of the time, glaucoma is asymptomatic until it reaches more advanced stages, where visual impairment is already established. “That is why it is so important to have a vision check-up every year in order to be able to treat the disease as soon as possible, because with the professional he will carry out specific tests for its detection (mainly the measurement of intraocular pressure and the examination of the fundus of the eye). ”.
According to Swammy, with the early discovery of glaucoma, the ophthalmologist can start the specific treatment and thus prevent the progression of the disease. Glaucoma treatment has evolved a lot in recent years. New drugs, more potent and with better dosage, allow for better adherence to treatment.
For SBO, alternative therapies with eye drops, such as selective laser trabeculoplasty or micro-invasive surgeries, bring the chance of better control of the disease, without a great dependence on the daily use of eye drops.
“But this scientific evolution is of no use if people do not get to the ophthalmologist in time to be treated before a loss of vision.”,
explains Swammy.
Swammy warns and cites some risk factors for glaucoma, such as: family history of people with glaucoma, black race, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, diabetes, eye trauma, myopia and continuous use of corticosteroids.
“The population needs to be aware that glaucoma can lead to blindness and so doctors can act effectively so that this does not happen.”,
finished Swammy.
*With advisory information
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