Glaucoma
5. How can I help myself?
As already stated there is no reason why Glaucoma
should cause severe vision impairment.
A regular eyecare regime involving sight tests carried
out by qualified eyecare professionals will ensure detection of
Glaucoma in its early stages. Referral to an Ophthalmologist will
enable an appropriate treatment regime to commence.
If there is a family history of glaucoma regular examinations
are even more essential, especially for those over the age of 40.
In the event of there being some visual impairment,
a good, directional non-glare light source, when attempting any
near visual task, should always be considered.
Techniques such as Sensory Substitution and Eccentric
Viewing may be useful, depending on the location of any visual field
losses. Similarly the use of Magnifying Devices and other Non Optical
Devices can prove to be of great benefit.
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