The
glaucoma week is an important reminder of our commitment to glaucoma care. The
general population is still in the dark regarding the complexities of this
condition. As Shields mentioned in his classical text, there are more than 70
types of glaucoma known. The common denominator being damage to the retinal
ganglion cells and their axons. More horizontal and vertical screenings are
required to detect this disease and try to slow down the progressive decline.
The first
step in the management of glaucoma is to find the root cause of this world-wide
problem.
Dr. Syed
Shoeb Ahmad
MBBS, MS,
FAEH, FCLI
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