You May See These Signs of 青光眼 Earlier Than You Think

No matter what your age, don't ignore these symptoms of a potentially serious eye disease.

If you are experiencing issues with your vision or have painful or irritated eyes, you may chalk it up to a number of things. You may think it's time for a new pair of glasses, may feel like you're experiencing eye strain from too much screen time or may put the blame on allergies getting the best of you. One thing you're not likely to consider unless you are an older adult is that you might have a serious eye disease such as 青光眼. But don't let your age prevent you from taking this possibility into account.

While people who are over age 60 are most at risk of 青光眼 (or African Americans over age 40), the fact is that anyone can get the disease. That's why it's important to know the early signs 和 to get your eyes checked by a doctor if you experience them.

什么是青光眼?

青光眼 is a disease that affects your eye's optic nerve. 青光眼有很多种类型, but it occurs when 流感id builds up in the eye because it cannot drain properly. This puts pressure on the optic nerve, which can lead to vision loss or even blindness. With early diagnosis 和 treatment, this serious consequence can often be prevented.

青光眼的高危人群是谁?

About 3 million adults have 青光眼, according to the Centers for Disease Control 和 Prevention (CDC), but about half of people who have the disease don't even know they have it.

以下情况会增加患病风险:

• Being over age 60 (or over age 40 if African American)
• Being African American (African Americans are 6 to 8 times more likely to get 青光眼 than whites)
• Having diabetes (people with diabetes are twice as likely to get 青光眼)
• Having high blood pressure, migraines or poor blood circulation
• 眼压高
• 远视的远视或近视的
• 角膜薄的角膜薄的
• Taking corticosteroids for a long time
• Experiencing previous eye injury or surgery
• 有青光眼家族史者

What are the early signs of 青光眼?

The best way to know if you have 青光眼 is to have a comprehensive eye exam. If you have any of these early signs, it's especially important to get your eyes checked:

• 视力模糊、模糊或扭曲的
• Severe pain around your eyes or head
• 眼睛发红
• Seeing colored halos (bright circles) around lights
• Experiencing nausea or vomiting along with eye pain

If you experience any signs of 青光眼, don't ignore them because you think you're not old enough to have this disease. Since 青光眼 can occur at any age, 和 since it can result in serious consequences such as vision loss or blindness if not treated, it is best to get your eyes checked regularly. The only way to diagnose 青光眼 is with a dilated eye exam.

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