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What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a condition in which the nerve of sight (optic nerve) as it leaves the eye has become damaged and this is usually associated with increased pressure within the eye.
The most common type (chronic glaucoma) does not cause symptoms until it is well established. It is unusual before the age of 40 but then should be tested for at intervals, often when having a test for spectacles.
If you have been diagnosed as having glaucoma DON'T WORRY.
- Glaucoma can normally be controlled, often just by using eye drops
- It is important, however, that you attend to see your eye specialist regularly and that you work closely with him
- The more you understand about your condition the better you will be able to collaborate with your eye specialist to ensure that treatment is successful
If you have any further questions ask your eye specialist or family doctor or you are welcome to telephone or write to the I.G.A. where the staff will be pleased to help.
I.G.A.
c/o King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
Telephone & Fax: 020 7737 3265
Useful Internet links
www.eyenet.org/public/glaucoma/glaucoma.html
www.glaucoma-foundation.org/
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