Prevent Vision Loss from Glaucoma
Glaucoma often exists as a silent threat to your vision. It causes damage to the eye often without any symptoms to announce its presence and is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. When it comes to this condition, prevention is essential to preserving your vision. Below, the team at Mittleman Eye detail the steps you can take to prevent glaucoma-related vision loss.
Are You at Risk for Glaucoma?
Before learning how to prevent glaucoma, it is important to understand your risk of developing the condition. Risk factors include:
- Increased intraocular pressure (pressure inside the eye)
- Age 55 or older
- Familial history of glaucoma
- Medical conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and sickle cell anemia
- Thin corneas, especially near the central region
- Severe cases of nearsightedness or farsightedness
- Certain injuries or trauma to the eye
- Long-term use of certain medications, especially eye drops
Preventing Vision Loss
Regular eye checkups: Regular eye examinations can help doctors catch signs of glaucoma that may not be apparent to you. When you visit Mittleman Eye for an exam, one of our skilled doctors will check your intraocular pressure, examine the drainage angle of the eye, check for any optical nerve damage, and test for any signs of decreased or lost vision. You should be attending regular eye examinations based on your age, even if you are not at risk of developing glaucoma.
Make healthy lifestyle choices: Leading a healthy life includes eating a nutritious diet, getting enough rest, and refraining from certain habits, such as smoking. These choices can help protect your body as well as your eyes from harmful damage and disease. Make sure your diet is full of green, leafy vegetables since they contain important eye-healthy minerals and vitamins. Additionally, moderate exercise can go a long way to improving or maintaining the health of the eyes. If you are interested in more rigorous exercise that raises the heart rate and, subsequently, eye pressure, speak to your Mittleman Eye doctor about how these activities can relate to the health of your eyes.
Protect the eyes from injury: Some eye injuries or trauma can lead to the development of glaucoma. Ensure that you always wear protective eyewear while participating in any activities that could result in physical harm to your eyes, such as sports or yard work.
Glaucoma Treatment in West Palm Beach and Jupiter, FL
Facing the possibility of glaucoma can be daunting, but you can prevent vision loss by staying vigilant and prioritizing your eye health with the help of the experts at Mittleman Eye. Exe examinations are still the best method for identifying and stopping glaucoma-related damage from harming your eyes. Make an appointment directly online, by texting or calling 561-500-2020 to start a conversation today.
