RE: Addressing Glaucoma Myths
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"It is very much important that we know and understand that glaucoma is not curable, at least for now the answer is that there is no cure, we are optimistic about the future though something may come up. Scientists are working along the clock to find biomarkers and parameters that could be looked at to find early detection protocols so we could avoid damages altogether and perhaps even cure the condition."
This is really serious to here that Glaucoma isn't curable for now. So my question is that how do you address severe cases that have been coming to your hospitals with Glaucoma issues. Do have anything to reduced the complications of glaucoma or what measures are you taken supposing that you receive 100 cases at a go?
The condition is manageable especially when detected early, luckily enough for the majority of people they find out that they have glaucomatous eyes by chance when they come in with different complains, and so mostly they are in the early stages and we are able to preserve vision for as long as possible and minimize nerve damage for as long as possible provided patient is compliant.
For those that come in with the severe forms or advanced stages of the condition, we try to make them more comfortable with small vision that may be left sometimes by referring to low vision experts or giving them low vision aids or psychological support especially when vision is completely gone. Unfortunately, they come to the hospital hoping for a miracle because they feel like their eyes just went dark some few weeks or months ago, but the truth is, it has been happening over the years, if only they had had just an eye exam, they may still have some good vision left…