- Severe headache
- Eye pain and redness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Blurred vision
- Halos around lights
When to see a doctor: Promptly go to an eye doctor's (ophthalmologist) if above mentioned symptoms are noticed.
- Glaucoma is the result of damage to the optic nerve caused by abnormally high pressure.
- Elevated eye pressure is due to a buildup of a fluid (aqueous humor) that flows throughout the inside of your eye. This internal fluid normally drains out, but if there is improper drainage of this fluid, then eye pressure increases.
- Having high internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure)
- Being over age 60
- Being black, Asian, or Hispanic
- Having a family history of glaucoma
- Diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and sickle cell anemia
- Taking corticosteroid medications, especially eye drops, for a long time
These self-care steps can help you detect glaucoma in its early stages, which is important in preventing vision loss or slowing its progress.
- Regular eye pressure checkup
- Know your family's eye health history.
