Clinical Characteristics and Diagnosis for Glaucoma

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Glaucoma is an eye disorder whose earlier diagnosis is significant in preventing long-lasting structural injury and permanent vision loss. The eye condition is among the primary triggers of blindness for persons, mostly those aged above 60 years. Though it can occur at any age, it is increasingly typical among older adults. Most glaucoma forms lack warning signs since it is associated with a gradual impact that one might not easily notice an alteration in vision unless the condition reaches advanced stages. Acute angle-closure glaucoma is characterized by blurred vision, eye pain and redness, severe headache, vomiting, and nausea. Tunnel vision and Patchy blind spots are typical characteristics of open-angle glaucoma medical condition (Cohen & Pasquale, 2014).
A group of tests is always used to diagnose the glaucoma condition. Ophthalmologists commonly refer to these as an all-inclusive eye examinations. The tests for the disorder’s diagnosis include tonometry, perimetry, dilated eye test, gonioscopy, and pachy...