Nathaniel John R.

Suladay
BSN III D

Topic: Glaucoma
Goal: To be able to teach the third-year nursing students of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University about the definition, types signs & symptoms, risk factors, treatment
and prevention of Glaucoma
Venue: Zoom
Target Participants: Third year nursing students of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University
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Glaucoma There are two main kinds: facilitator.
Open-angle glaucoma. This is the most common type. https://www.brightf
Your doctor may also call it wide-angle glaucoma. The ocus.org/glaucoma/
drain structure in your eye (called the trabecular symptoms-and-
meshwork) looks fine, but fluid doesn’t flow out like it
 should. signs
Angle-closure glaucoma. This is more common in
Asia. You may also hear it called acute or chronic
angle-closure or narrow-angle glaucoma. Your eye
doesn’t drain like it should because the drain space
between your iris and cornea becomes too narrow. This
can cause a sudden buildup of pressure in your eye. It’s
also linked to farsightedness and cataracts, a clouding of
the lens inside your eye.
Less common types of glaucoma include:
Secondary glaucoma. This is when another condition,
like cataracts or diabetes, causes added pressure in your
eye.
Normal-tension glaucoma. This is when you have
blind spots in your vision or your optic nerve is
damaged even though your eye pressure is within the
average range. Some experts say it’s a form of open-
angle glaucoma.
Pigmentary glaucoma. With this form, tiny bits of
pigment from your iris, the colored part of your eye, get
into the fluid inside your eye and clog the drainage
canals.

Accurately 10 minutes
enumerate at least Symptoms of Open-Angle Glaucoma
75% of the signs and
symptoms of Most people who develop open-angle glaucoma don’t
Glaucoma experience any noticeable symptoms at first. That’s why
it’s critical to have regular eye exams, so that your eye
doctor can detect problems early on.

Symptoms of open-angle glaucoma are:

 Gradual loss of peripheral vision, usually in both

eyes
 Tunnel vision in the advanced stages

Symptoms of Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a medical emergency

and must be treated immediately or blindness could
result in one or two days.

Acute angle-closure glaucoma signs and symptoms

include:

 Severe eye pain

 Nausea and vomiting (accompanying the severe
eye pain)
 Sudden onset of visual disturbance, often in low
light
 Blurred vision
 Halos around lights
 Reddening of the eye
Correctly enumerate 10 minutes
the risk factors of Risk factors of Glaucoma
Glaucoma
 Having high internal eye pressure
(intraocular pressure)

 Being over age 60

 Being black, Asian or Hispanic

 Having a family history of glaucoma

 Having certain medical conditions, such as

diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure
and sickle cell anemia

 Having corneas that are thin in the center

 Being extremely nearsighted or farsighted

 Having had an eye injury or certain types

of eye surgery

 Taking corticosteroid medications,

especially eyedrops, for a long time
Precisely specify the 10 minutes
treatment of Eye drops. These either lower the creation of fluid in
Glaucoma your eye or increase its flow out, lowering eye pressure.
Side effects can include allergies, redness, stinging,
blurred vision, and irritated eyes. Some glaucoma drugs
may affect your heart and lungs. Because of
potential drug interactions, be sure to tell your doctor
about any other medical problems you have or other
medications you take. Also let them know if it’s hard for
you to follow a regimen involving two or three different
eye drops or if they have side effects. They may be able
to change your treatment.
Oral medication. Your doctor might also prescribe
medication for you to take by mouth, such as a beta-
blocker or a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. These drugs
can improve drainage or slow the creation of fluid in
your eye.
Laser surgery. This procedure can slightly raise the flow
of fluid from your eye if you have open-angle glaucoma.
It can stop fluid blockage if you have angle-closure
glaucoma. Procedures include:

 Trabeculoplasty. This opens the drainage area.

 Iridotomy. This makes a tiny hole in your iris to
let fluid flow more freely.
 Cyclophotocoagulation. This treats areas of the
middle layer of your eye to lower fluid
production.

Microsurgery. In a procedure called a trabeculectomy,

your doctor creates a new channel to drain the fluid and
ease eye pressure. This form of surgery may need to be
done more than once. Your doctor might implant a tube
to help drain fluid. This surgery can lead to temporary
or permanent vision loss, as well as bleeding or
infection.
Open-angle glaucoma is most often treated with
combinations of eye drops, laser trabeculoplasty, and
microsurgery. Doctors tend to start with medications,
 but early laser surgery or microsurgery could work
better for some people.
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is usually treated with a
laser procedure.
Infant or congenital glaucoma -- meaning you’re born
with it -- is usually treated with surgery because the
cause is a problem with your drainage system

Enumerate the 10 minutes

preventive measures
of Glaucoma Prevention
without errors

These self-care steps can help you detect glaucoma in its

early stages, which is important in preventing vision
loss or slowing its progress:

1. Get regular dilated eye examinations. Regular

comprehensive eye exams can help detect glaucoma in
its early stages, before significant damage occurs. As a
general rule, the American Academy of Ophthalmology
recommends having a comprehensive eye exam every
five to 10 years if you're under 40 years old; every two
to four years if you're 40 to 54 years old; every one to
three years if you're 55 to 64 years old; and every one to
two years if you're older than 65. If you're at risk of
glaucoma, you'll need more frequent screening. Ask
your doctor to recommend the right screening schedule
 for you.

2. Know your family's eye health history. Glaucoma

tends to run in families. If you're at increased risk, you
may need more frequent screening.

3. Exercise safely. Regular, moderate exercise may help

prevent glaucoma by reducing eye pressure. Talk with
your doctor about an appropriate exercise program.

4. Take prescribed eyedrops regularly. Glaucoma

eyedrops can significantly reduce the risk that high eye
pressure will progress to glaucoma. To be effective,
eyedrops prescribed by your doctor need to be used
regularly even if you have no symptoms.

5. Wear eye protection. Serious eye injuries can lead to

glaucoma. Wear eye protection when using power tools
or playing high-speed racket sports in enclosed courts.
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