{"id":1344,"date":"2023-10-31T10:04:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T10:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/?page_id=1344"},"modified":"2023-11-13T09:27:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T09:27:20","slug":"glaucoma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/glaucoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Glaucoma"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1344\" class=\"elementor elementor-1344\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5841af1d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5841af1d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a565a47\" data-id=\"4a565a47\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-67f339e2 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"67f339e2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-374dce0f\" data-id=\"374dce0f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34066f37 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"34066f37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 04-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/close-up-eye-scanning-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1347\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/close-up-eye-scanning-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/close-up-eye-scanning-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/close-up-eye-scanning-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/close-up-eye-scanning-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/close-up-eye-scanning-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/close-up-eye-scanning-1-650x434.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-63fb6059\" data-id=\"63fb6059\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cd5c881 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cd5c881\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 04-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Glaucoma<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36937c48 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36937c48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 04-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is essential for good vision. It is often associated with increased pressure within the eye, known as intraocular pressure. This increased pressure can lead to gradual and irreversible vision loss if not detected and treated early.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4957ebba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4957ebba\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b837edc\" data-id=\"b837edc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a7d0a21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"2a7d0a21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_left   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-text_center\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">ABOUT<\/h2><h3 class=\"ekit-heading--subtitle elementskit-section-subtitle  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGlaucoma\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6205efbb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6205efbb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1900e0f3\" data-id=\"1900e0f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e9f046 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e9f046\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3009522\" data-id=\"3009522\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ae590c ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"0ae590c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                            <div class=\"elementskit-box-header\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon text-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"248\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Description@2x.svg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2023\/10\/Description@2x.svg 150w, https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2023\/10\/Description@2x.svg 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/>                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Description                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  <p>Glaucoma involves increased pressure inside the eye, potentially damaging the optic nerve. We employ cutting-edge diagnostic tools like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to detect early signs of glaucoma. Our treatments include medication, laser therapy, and surgical interventions to manage eye pressure effectively.\n<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dfad97c\" data-id=\"dfad97c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-996a029 ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"996a029\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                            <div class=\"elementskit-box-header\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon text-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"207\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Significance@2x-1.svg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Significance                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  <p>\n<b> 1.<\/b> Early detection is crucial for preventing vision loss in glaucoma.<br><b> 2.<\/b> \nOur treatments aim to lower eye pressure, slowing down the progression of the disease.\n<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-70e7679 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"70e7679\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-79d95c5\" data-id=\"79d95c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66ed2ed ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"66ed2ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                            <div class=\"elementskit-box-header\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon text-center\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"176\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Highlights@2x-1.svg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Highlights                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  <p><b>1.<\/b>  Our team has expertise in treating glaucoma.<br>\n<b>2.<\/b> We use the latest diagnostic tools for accurate assessments.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0774db\" data-id=\"c0774db\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6728ff8 ekit-equal-height-enable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"6728ff8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                            <div class=\"elementskit-box-header\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon text-center\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"188\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Unique-Hospital@2x.svg\" class=\"attachment- size-\" alt=\"\" \/>                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Unique Hospital Features                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  <p><b>Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS):<\/b><br>Expertise in MIGS techniques for effective pressure control with minimal disruption.<br>\n<b>Cutting-edge Imaging for Early Detection:<\/b><br>Employing advanced imaging techniques like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for early glaucoma diagnosis<br><b>Comprehensive Glaucoma Management:<\/b><br>\nOffering a holistic approach to glaucoma care, combining medical, laser, and surgical treatments.\n\n<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7009d386 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7009d386\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a336abf\" data-id=\"a336abf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce3ea71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"6ce3ea71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_left   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-text_center\"><h3 class=\"ekit-heading--subtitle elementskit-section-subtitle  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDetailed Explanation\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b0609aa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b0609aa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6baabcca\" data-id=\"6baabcca\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48546119 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-bdt-accordion\" data-id=\"48546119\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"bdt-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-container\">\n            <div id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-48546119\" class=\"bdt-ep-accordion bdt-accordion\" data-bdt-accordion=\"{&quot;collapsible&quot;:true,&quot;multiple&quot;:false,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;ease-in-out&quot;}\" data-settings=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;bdt-ep-accordion-48546119&quot;,&quot;activeHash&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;activeScrollspy&quot;:null,&quot;hashTopOffset&quot;:false,&quot;hashScrollspyTime&quot;:false}\">\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-what-is-glaucoma-and-how-does-it-affect-the-eyes\" data-accordion-index=\"0\" data-title=\"what-is-glaucoma-and-how-does-it-affect-the-eyes\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                What is glaucoma and how does it affect the eyes?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased pressure in the eye. It can lead to vision loss and blindness if not treated.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-glaucoma-is-a-group-of-eye-conditions-that-damage-the-optic-nerve-often-due-to-increased-pressure-in-the-eye-it-can-lead-to-vision-loss-and-blindness-if-not-treated\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" data-title=\"glaucoma-is-a-group-of-eye-conditions-that-damage-the-optic-nerve-often-due-to-increased-pressure-in-the-eye-it-can-lead-to-vision-loss-and-blindness-if-not-treated\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased pressure in the eye. It can lead to vision loss and blindness if not treated.                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">The two main types of glaucoma are open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma. Open-angle glaucoma is gradual and painless, while angle-closure glaucoma is sudden and can be accompanied by symptoms like severe eye pain and nausea.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-can-glaucoma-be-cured-or-reversed\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" data-title=\"can-glaucoma-be-cured-or-reversed\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                Can glaucoma be cured or reversed?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">While there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can help manage the condition and prevent further vision loss.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-what-are-the-early-signs-and-symptoms-of-glaucoma\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" data-title=\"what-are-the-early-signs-and-symptoms-of-glaucoma\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                What are the early signs and symptoms of glaucoma?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">In its early stages, glaucoma may not have noticeable symptoms. Regular eye exams are crucial for early detection, as the condition can progress silently.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37bf4a6f\" data-id=\"37bf4a6f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec53044 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-bdt-accordion\" data-id=\"1ec53044\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"bdt-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-container\">\n            <div id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-1ec53044\" class=\"bdt-ep-accordion bdt-accordion\" data-bdt-accordion=\"{&quot;collapsible&quot;:true,&quot;multiple&quot;:false,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;ease-in-out&quot;}\" data-settings=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;bdt-ep-accordion-1ec53044&quot;,&quot;activeHash&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;activeScrollspy&quot;:null,&quot;hashTopOffset&quot;:false,&quot;hashScrollspyTime&quot;:false}\">\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-how-is-glaucoma-diagnosed-during-an-eye-examination\" data-accordion-index=\"0\" data-title=\"how-is-glaucoma-diagnosed-during-an-eye-examination\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                How is glaucoma diagnosed during an eye examination?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">A comprehensive eye exam includes measuring eye pressure, examining the optic nerve, checking visual fields, and assessing the drainage angle in the eye. Additional tests may be conducted if glaucoma is suspected.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-what-are-the-treatment-options-for-glaucoma\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" data-title=\"what-are-the-treatment-options-for-glaucoma\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                What are the treatment options for glaucoma?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">Treatment may involve prescription eye drops, oral medications, laser therapy, or surgical procedures. The goal is to lower intraocular pressure and slow down the progression of the disease.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-is-glaucoma-hereditary-and-should-family-members-be-screened\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" data-title=\"is-glaucoma-hereditary-and-should-family-members-be-screened\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                Is glaucoma hereditary, and should family members be screened?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">There is a genetic predisposition for glaucoma, so if there is a family history of the condition, it&#8217;s important to inform your eye care provider. Regular eye exams are recommended for early detection.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-item\">\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-title bdt-accordion-title bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle bdt-flex-between\" id=\"bdt-ep-accordion-what-lifestyle-changes-can-help-manage-glaucoma-and-prevent-progression\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" data-title=\"what-lifestyle-changes-can-help-manage-glaucoma-and-prevent-progression\" role=\"heading\">\n\n                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon bdt-flex-align-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-closed\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                                                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-icon-opened\">\n                                            <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-fw fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i>                                        <\/span>\n                                    \n                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span class=\"bdt-ep-title-text bdt-flex bdt-flex-middle\">\n\n                                                                What lifestyle changes can help manage glaucoma and prevent progression?                            <\/span>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"bdt-ep-accordion-content bdt-accordion-content\">\n                            <p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk\" dir=\"ltr\">Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, avoiding smoking, and managing conditions like high blood pressure, can help support overall eye health and manage glaucoma.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glaucoma Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1344"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1344"}],"version-history":[{"count":55,"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1344\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2164,"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1344\/revisions\/2164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nethralaya.sathishbantu.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1344"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}