Glaucoma or ‘Kala Motia’ occurs when the eye pressure increases and damages the optic nerve leading to impairment of visual acuity. Of all the conditions prevailing in the human eye, glaucoma is one of the most threatening ones. Glaucoma is also known as a ‘silent thief of vision’ as it has often no symptoms and may go unnoticed in the early stages. It is widely known as open-angle glaucoma and is the most common form of glaucoma. It is caused by increased eye pressure which slowly causes damage to the optic nerve and consequent vision loss. Classically the filtration angle (an area between the cornea and iris through which the aqueous humour filters out of the eye) is open. The patient may have high pressure or a vague feeling of heaviness. Associated features may include headaches or a decrease in vision. Often it is asymptomatic and the patient may not feel anything. When you visit the eye doctor at the 3Senses Clinic for these complaints the medical staff will take your history and record your vision and eye pressure. The doctor will then examine you and recommend tests if needed. Your eye pressure will be recorded by Applanation Tonometry and the optic disc (nerve of the eye) will be examined for any variation in size as compared to normal. A visual field test will be advised to evaluate the function of the optic nerve. An OCT may be advised to see the thickness of the optic nerve fibres. A corneal thickness measurement will be done. A gonioscopy will be performed to look at the angle. A colour picture of the optic nerve may be needed to document the size of the optic nerve. Depending on the condition of your eyes, the doctor may advise some or all of these tests for a detailed evaluation.
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