How to treat Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is disease which affects the optic nerve, leading to vision loss which cannot be regained! There are two types of Glaucoma’s, open angle and closed angle glaucoma; senior citizens are mostly affected by the open angle glaucoma variety.

Treatment: Open angle Glaucoma treatment includes eye drops to either increase the fluid drainage or reduce fluid production in the eye. Oral supplements also come highly recommended from the doctors to treat open angle Glaucoma in old people. However one must exercise caution in the administration of these supplements as they can cause various side effects in the individual.

To know more see Vision Loss in your parents!


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