Glaucoma Symptoms

Glaucoma is an eye disease that leads to optic nerve damage and is often associated with elevated intraocular pressure. Globally, glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness. The disease is most common among middle-aged and elderly populations. In developed countries such as those in Europe and the United States, the number of glaucoma patients continues to rise due to aging populations, while diagnostic and treatment techniques are relatively advanced.

In Southeast Asian regions such as China, India, and Thailand, the incidence of glaucoma is increasing year by year, mainly due to large populations and insufficient early screening. Uneven distribution of medical resources means some patients fail to receive timely and effective treatment, leading to disease progression and vision loss.

Detailed Symptoms of Glaucoma

1. Noticeable Symptoms of Elevated Intraocular Pressure

Glaucoma patients often experience abnormally high intraocular pressure, causing eye discomfort, pain, and blurred vision. Elevated intraocular pressure is the direct cause of optic nerve damage, and prolonged high pressure worsens the condition.

2. Gradual Narrowing of Visual Field

In the early stages of glaucoma, visual field defects are often unnoticed. As the disease progresses, the visual field gradually narrows, forming "tunnel vision," which severely affects daily life and work ability.

3. Decline in Visual Acuity

Patients may experience blurred vision, double vision, or shadows in front of their eyes. In advanced stages, vision significantly deteriorates, and blindness may occur, greatly disrupting patients’ lives.

4. Headache and Nausea

Some glaucoma patients may suffer from severe headaches and eye pain, sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and other systemic discomforts, indicating the urgent need for treatment.

5. Halo Phenomenon

Seeing colored halos around light sources is a sign of corneal edema caused by elevated intraocular pressure, commonly observed during acute glaucoma attacks.

6. Eye Redness

During acute glaucoma, eye congestion is evident, presenting as red sclera. Patients often feel eye pain and photophobia.

7. Symptom Relief with Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell therapy promotes optic nerve repair, alleviates some glaucoma symptoms, and improves visual function, offering new hope to patients.

Conclusion

Early symptoms of glaucoma are not obvious and are easily overlooked, leading to worsening conditions. Experts at the United Life International Medical Center remind people to pay close attention to changes in vision and undergo regular eye examinations. Modern medicine, combined with stem cell therapy and other approaches, provides more effective treatment options, significantly slowing disease progression and protecting vision health.