Harvard Health Publishing And 3 Other Doctors Answer: How Can I Prevent Glaucoma?
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Answered by Dr. Howard E. Lewine
M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of experience · USA
In most people, glaucoma cannot be prevented. However, regular screening may help to identify people either with early stages of the disease or elevated eye pressures. Screening should be done by someone who is trained to recognize glaucoma, usually an ophthalmologist or optometrist. There is no consensus about who should be screened for glaucoma. African Americans over age 40 have the highest risk of developing glaucoma. Family history of glaucoma and older age also increase your risk of the disease.
Answered by Dr. Marcella Abunahman Pereira
Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil
Glaucoma is abnormal high pressure in the eye. To prevent it, get regular eye examinations especially if you have a family history, regularly exercise since it reduces eye pressure and wear eye protection because serious eye injuries can lead to glaucoma, so be careful when using power tools or playing high-speed racket sports. Lastly, once with high eye pressure, take prescribed eyedrops regularly to avoid progress to glaucoma.
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Answered by Dr. Alex T. Thomas
MD · 40 years of experience · USA
Early detection of glaucoma is the only method to prevent it. It is a common problem of old age and can be cured easily.
Answered by Dr. Sarath Kumar Sar
MBBS · 1 years of experience · India
Get regular dilated eye examination. Exercise safely. Take prescribed eye drops regularly. Wear eye protection.
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