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27/05/2013
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The leading cause of irreversible blindness from glaucoma is present, a chronic disease that has no cure. With the proximity of the National Day to Fight Glaucoma, which is celebrated on Sunday (26), the Hospital Transplant State, a unit of the State Department of Health in the state capital, warning the population for the prevention of this disease. One of the main risk factors is elevated eye pressure, however, other causes may determine the disease as race (black people), glaucomia family history, diabetes, prolonged use of cortisone and high blood pressure.
According to the experts, glaucoma is a disease silent, which initially no symptoms, which causes the majority of cases are forwarded to the hospital with 90% of impaired vision, without the possibility of recovery. The indication is that from the age of 40 are specific ophthalmologic examinations performed periodically to check the back of the eye and ocular pressure.
To avoid, it is essential to visit an ophthalmologist. "The earlier we find glaucoma, the easier it will be to stabilize the disease and so salvarmos millions of irreversible blindness," explains Alexandre Luiz Gonzaga, ophthalmologist Hospital Brigadeiro.
The patient suffers from glaucoma, initially, the loss of peripheral vision, however, retains the central vision for a specified time. It is estimated that worldwide 60 million people experience some form of glaucoma. The initial treatment includes daily application of eye drops and uninterrupted. In advanced cases, there are also laser treatments and surgical procedures.
Source: UOL - Modern Consumer
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