Glaucoma in Young Adults: Early Detection is Key to Saving Vision
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News18•16-01-2026, 09:44
Glaucoma in Young Adults: Early Detection is Key to Saving Vision
- •Glaucoma affects nearly 12 million people in India, with 1.2 million under 40, including rare pediatric forms like Juvenile Open-Angle Glaucoma (JOAG).
- •Key risk factors include family history, genetic mutations, eye trauma, prolonged steroid use, diabetes, high blood pressure, and nearsightedness.
- •Symptoms like blurred vision, light sensitivity, worsening nearsightedness, halos, eye pain, headaches, or loss of side vision should not be ignored.
- •Comprehensive eye exams, including IOP measurement, gonioscopy, visual field testing, and OCT, are crucial for early diagnosis.
- •Treatment options range from modern eye drops and laser treatments to Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) and traditional surgeries like trabeculectomy.
Why It Matters: Early detection and consistent management are vital for young adults with glaucoma to prevent irreversible vision loss.
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