What is glaucoma? Optometrist Explains

Today we talk about glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the developed world.

In the US, it affects about 3.5% of the population above 40

If you have a sibling with glaucoma your odds of having glaucoma increases by 4x
If you have a parent with glaucoma your odd increase by 1.38x

00:00 Introduction
00:31 Background
01:24 Prevalence
02:11 Treatment
02:25 Symptoms
03:40 Pathophysiology
04:43 Screening methods
05:34 Mechanism
06:20 Preparing for glaucoma
06:36 Risk factors
07:31 Normal tension glaucoma
07:52 Family history
08:23 Getting eyes tested
08:50 Treatment pt.2
09:24 What creates the pressure?
10:01 Conclusion

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