Glaucoma can also cause vision loss: Know the risk of developing it

The Dhaka Times Desk Glaucoma is never completely cured. However, measures can be taken to prevent further damage. What signs should you be alert to?

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss. This disease can attack the eyes at any age. Doctors sometimes call this disease 'silent thief'. When the passageway through which normal fluid moves within the eye is blocked, the buildup puts extra pressure on the eye—especially the optic nerve. As the pressure increases, vision also starts to decrease gradually. Later, the risk of blindness increases from this problem. Initially, the damage begins around the periphery of the eye, so patients with glaucoma tend to lose their 'side vision'. Tears build up inside the eye, but there is no way for this water to escape - which is why it puts pressure on vulnerable areas. From there the problem increases.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss. This disease can attack the eyes at any age. Doctors also call this disease 'Silent Thief'. When the passageway through which fluid normally travels within the eye is blocked, the buildup puts extra pressure on the eye—especially the optic nerve. As the pressure increases, vision gradually begins to decrease. Later, the risk of blindness increases due to this problem.

A disease like glaucoma is never completely cured. After the diagnosis of this problem, treatment is started, but in 10 percent of cases, the risk of vision loss remains. However, if caught in the early stage, it is possible to deal with this disease.

Who is at higher risk of glaucoma?

# can increase the chance of glaucoma if someone has diabetes or high blood pressure.

# People who take steroids regularly are also more likely to develop glaucoma.

# especially those who use inhalers, are also at risk of developing this disease.

Once the # is set by a doctor, it is very unlikely that it will increase, usually within a year and a half. However, if the power increases repeatedly within a few months, it can also be a sign of glaucoma.

# If there is a serious injury to the eye, there is a risk of developing glaucoma later on.

Glaucoma cannot be completely cured, but measures can be taken to prevent further damage. If caught at the right time, it is possible to control the level of the disease through treatment. That's why caution is needed. So, if there is a problem, it is necessary to have an eye examination at least once a year. Source: Anandabazar Patrika.

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How to prevent dengue

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral fever. This fever is different from other viral or bacterial fevers. However, this fever is not contagious in any way. This viral fever can occur alone or in combination with other viruses (chikungunya, yellow fever, Burma forest, flu, respiratory syncytial) and bacteria (pneumococcus).

Dengue fever is divided into two categories depending on the severity of symptoms and fever.

1. Common dengue fever

2. Dengue fever with bleeding.

In the case of common dengue fever, the following symptoms are mainly seen-

1. Sudden high fever lasting 2 to 7 days.

2. Severe headache.

3. Pain behind the eyes.

4. Along with the fever, red rash appears all over the body.

5. Severe pain in whole body as well as back pain.

6. Nausea or vomiting.

7. A rash or red bumps on the skin.

In case of dengue fever with bleeding:

1. Bleeding from nose, mouth or vomiting with high fever within 2 to 48 hours.

2. Fluid accumulation in chest or abdomen along with fever.

If any of these symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately.

On the other hand

Wait at home for the first 3 days of fever. On the other hand, sponge the whole body with water every now and then. This will reduce the level of fever. Drink enough water and rest. After that, if the fever does not decrease or if it continues to increase after some time, consult a doctor immediately.

Things to do to prevent Dengue:

1. Try to keep the surroundings of the house as clean as possible.

2. If there are flower tubs or broken plastic bottles, can shells, tires or polythene inside the house, clean them quickly and drain the accumulated water from the flower tubs.

3. Spray or fog at least 3 times a week to kill mosquitoes.

4. You can keep mosquito repellent cream with you while going out.

5. After evening, younger and older members of the household should use mosquito nets.

6. Clean up any accumulated rain water, as this is the time when Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs.

7. On the other hand, you can use mats along with mosquito nets to avoid mosquito infestation.

8. Since Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day, it is important to avoid sleeping with mosquito nets while sleeping during the day. Source: https://dmpnews.org